To Janet from Rupert Harwood

To Janet from Rupert Harwood

Letter from Rupert Harwood to his daughter Janet. He thanks her for her letter and hopes she is not bothered by the flying bombs. He also mentions that he has not had any time off and hopes she is enjoying her music and swimming.

1944-07-02

Two handwritten sheets

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[Royal Air Force crest]
Dunholme Lodge
2.7.44
Darling Little Janet
I was very pleased to get your letter, and to hear you were getting on alright. Also to hear you enjoyed yourself at June’s last week.
I hope you are not being bothered too much with the flying [deleted] bombed] [/deleted] bombs, and that you don’t lose too much sleep.
I hav’nt [sic] been able to get you any film stars yet, as I have not had any time off,
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and so hav’nt [sic] been able to go into Lincoln, but I wont forget, and will get you some as soon as I get a chance. I will also keep my eyes open for a bicycle for you
Well Little Girl, or should I say Big Girl now, I hav’nt [sic] much to tell you
So cheerio, with lots of love and kisses
From Daddy
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
P.S. I hope you are getting on well with your music and swimming.