Letter of condolence to Hedley Madgett's father

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Letter of condolence to Hedley Madgett's father

Description

From Elsie Richardson offering sympathy over report of Hedley missing and hopes they may hear good news soon. Writes that they would not know her but several years ago he was kind to her husband who often spoke of young Hedley. She continues with family news and that two of her sons are safe.

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Date

1943-08-27

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Two page handwritten letter

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ERichardsonEMadgettLR430827

Transcription

106 [indecipherable word] Road,
Sidcup
27/8/43

Dear Mr Madgett
I feel I must write to convey to you and your wife my sympathy in your anxiety over your son, & I do trust that you will soon have good news.
You will not know me, but some years ago you were very kind to my husband, who I often heard speak of young ‘Hedley’. I do not know whether you know that my Husband passed away last year, but I am certain had he lived he would have written you himself.
My eldest son has just returned from abroad & my ‘middle’ son has recently been discharged unfit after 2 ½ years service. I am thankful
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my other little lad is only 8.
Trusting you will soon hear from your dear one,
Believe me,
Yours truly

Elsie Richardson

Citation

E Richardson, “Letter of condolence to Hedley Madgett's father,” IBCC Digital Archive, accessed March 29, 2024, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collections/document/18726.

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