Letter of condolence
Title
Letter of condolence
Description
To Hedley Madgett's parents from Jim. Sorry to hear Hedley is missing. Hopes worst fears are unfounded as many have turned up after being reported missing. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Date
1943-08-19
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Language
Format
Two page handwritten letter
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Identifier
EBrookesJMadgettLR-AG430819
Transcription
19/8/43.
29 Ryegate Road,
Grassendale,
Liverpool, 19.
My dear Amy & Bob,
We were all very sorry indeed to hear that Hedley is missing and although I was speaking on the phone my mind was all in a whirl and could not say all that I would have liked.
In writing, I only wish to say that we quite realise your feelings and only hope and trust that the worst of your fears may be unfounded.
It is hard I know to be brave under such a cloud, but as quite a number of our boys have turned up after being reported missing, there is still a shred of hope that Hedley has landed somewhere.
Bear up bravely. There may be a silver lining to the dark cloud which overshadows you.
Again I say we are truly sorry and pray
[page break]
that you you will be given sufficient strength to carry you through.
Your loving brother,
[underlined] Jim [/underlined]
29 Ryegate Road,
Grassendale,
Liverpool, 19.
My dear Amy & Bob,
We were all very sorry indeed to hear that Hedley is missing and although I was speaking on the phone my mind was all in a whirl and could not say all that I would have liked.
In writing, I only wish to say that we quite realise your feelings and only hope and trust that the worst of your fears may be unfounded.
It is hard I know to be brave under such a cloud, but as quite a number of our boys have turned up after being reported missing, there is still a shred of hope that Hedley has landed somewhere.
Bear up bravely. There may be a silver lining to the dark cloud which overshadows you.
Again I say we are truly sorry and pray
[page break]
that you you will be given sufficient strength to carry you through.
Your loving brother,
[underlined] Jim [/underlined]
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Citation
“Letter of condolence,” IBCC Digital Archive, accessed April 16, 2024, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collections/document/18526.
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