Letter from John Taplin to his Family

Letter from John Taplin to his Family

He asks if they can find the surname of Freddie who has written him two letters. Also he ask if they can get a pair of slippers repaired.

Three handwritten sheets

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Sgt Taplin 696
Sgt’s Mess.
10 Sqdn.
Leeming
Yorks.

Saturday.

Dear Mum Dad and all,

I hope you all are keeping fine, and well and doing a nice lot of work.

Well before I forget, You know Freddie (Enoch) who works up Prichards and Golds – well I have had another letter from him. Well cant answer his letters because he hasnt told or stated his surname.

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he signs his name as Freddie so you can find out this for me and I will reply to his letters.

Tonight we are going to Ripon for the evening although it is a terrible day raining and cold.

I cannot say when I will be home next

But [underlined] Pop [/underlined] Joe Is bringing me a pair of slippers which want

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soling and heeling.

Will you please attend to this

Must close now: to get ready.

Cheerio

Love

John