Letter from Lewis Ellis to his mother and father
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Letter from Lewis Ellis to his mother and father
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Writes that he had arrived in Harrogate after leave. Comments on his activities and that he had been paid £6. Mentions that they were not allowed to leave Harrogate for any reason, even compassionate.
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Two page handwritten letter and envelope
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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]43XXXX-01
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[postage stamp] [postmark]
Mrs H Ellis
54, Wulfric Rd.,
Manor,
Sheffield 2.
Yorks.
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1238597 Sgt E L Ellis
12 Flight
B110 Intake
Hotel Majestic
Harrogate
Dear Mam & Dad,
I arrived in Harrogate at 5 o’clock on Monday so I did do so bad considering I did not leave Sheffield until nearly 3.
As you see I am still in the Majestic and we look like staying here until we leave Harrogate.
All the guys are back from leave and most of us had a good time but a few said things had changed a lot in their part of the country.
On Monday night I stayed in but last night I went to a Civil Service Dance and had quite a good time
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I have been out tonight but there is nothing doing so I came in and I am now in bed. (Wednesday)
(Thursday.) I ran out of ink last night so I am continuing it today.
This morning we got paid and I received £6 so I am not doing bad. This morning I also lerned [sic] that unless we have compassionate grounds we cannot leave Harrogate not even on the week ends so I shall not see you until I get a 48.
This afternoon we had a kit parade & I managed to get a new uniform battle-dress and shirts and collars so I did not do so bad.
I guess thats all for now but I will write this week end.
Your loving son
Lewis.
Mrs H Ellis
54, Wulfric Rd.,
Manor,
Sheffield 2.
Yorks.
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[blank page]
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1238597 Sgt E L Ellis
12 Flight
B110 Intake
Hotel Majestic
Harrogate
Dear Mam & Dad,
I arrived in Harrogate at 5 o’clock on Monday so I did do so bad considering I did not leave Sheffield until nearly 3.
As you see I am still in the Majestic and we look like staying here until we leave Harrogate.
All the guys are back from leave and most of us had a good time but a few said things had changed a lot in their part of the country.
On Monday night I stayed in but last night I went to a Civil Service Dance and had quite a good time
[page break]
I have been out tonight but there is nothing doing so I came in and I am now in bed. (Wednesday)
(Thursday.) I ran out of ink last night so I am continuing it today.
This morning we got paid and I received £6 so I am not doing bad. This morning I also lerned [sic] that unless we have compassionate grounds we cannot leave Harrogate not even on the week ends so I shall not see you until I get a 48.
This afternoon we had a kit parade & I managed to get a new uniform battle-dress and shirts and collars so I did not do so bad.
I guess thats all for now but I will write this week end.
Your loving son
Lewis.
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E L Ellis, “Letter from Lewis Ellis to his mother and father,” IBCC Digital Archive, accessed May 12, 2026, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/collections/document/42832.