Letter to Kaye Turner from John Turner

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Title

Letter to Kaye Turner from John Turner

Description

Writes that he is happy that she and Penny are safe. He states he is ready for anything. Prays that she will be protected from the terrors of war. Concludes by saying that if anything should happen, tell the children he was one of the first to go.

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Date

1939-09-01

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Format

Two page handwritten letter

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Identifier

ETurnerAJTurnerKW390901

Transcription

Honington
[underlined] Sept. 1. [/underlined

My Dear Kaye,

In this dark hour, I cannot think of very much to write about, except that you and Penny are as safe as can be expected.
I am ready now, for anything, feeling quite peaceful “inside”.

May God protect you and mine from all the terrors of war.

I also hope that you can find it in

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your heart to think of me a bit more kindly.

If the worst should ever happen, tell my children that I was one of the first to go. Teach them how to live with all people, and you will sow the seeds of happiness in their hearts.

Goodnight and God bless you and Penny and maybe [underlined] Allison No2. [/underlined] [underlined] Your John [/underlined] xxx

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Citation

A J Turner, “Letter to Kaye Turner from John Turner,” IBCC Digital Archive, accessed March 19, 2024, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collections/document/18226.

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