Letter to David Donaldson from his father

Letter to David Donaldson from his father

Congratulates on new arrival and enclosing wire from brother Norman accepting role as godfather. Reports his mother is working hard and hoping to see granddaughter soon.

1942-11-15

Two page handwritten letter

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EDonaldsonTDonaldsonDW421115

Brambridge House
Bishopstoke Hants
15/11/42
Dear David

Enclosed is wire from Ian accepting the onerous position of Godfather.
We are all very bucked about it. The Lady seems to be a fine specimen
We have not much news apart from Public Affairs.
Your Mother is working very hard doing all the washing up & cooking as well
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her own work. Still [inserted] she [/inserted] seems all right & recovered rapidly from her cold. She & I are scratching our heads as to when we can go & see the paragon of female beauty. We hope soon.
Best of luck old friend
Yrs
TD