Letter to Hedley Madgett's parents

Letter to Hedley Madgett's parents

From Elizabeth Kirby reminiscing and offering condolence.

1945-08-30

One page handwritten letter

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EKirbyEMadgettLR-AG450830

41 St Johns Rd
Sidcup

Aug 30th 1945

Dear Mr & Mrs Magett [sic]

I saw your sad memorium [sic] to Hedley I have so often wanted to write to you [deleted] but [/deleted] I hope you will forgive me. Maybe Mrs Biggs has mentioned how often I have enquired about news, & how you all were.
I only met Hedley for a fleeting moment as he called for Richard once to play tennis. I thought him such a fine fellow; & of course Richard & he had happy times together. Now we have lost our dear boy. I know your grief must be even more distressing.
Beleive [sic] me to have always sorrowed for you these many many months.

Yours very sincerely
Elizabeth Kirby