Letter to John Valentine from his wife Ursula

Letter to John Valentine from his wife Ursula

Writes that she has written many letters to friends and family. Continues with description of her activities and mentions how much she enjoyed their second honeymoon.

1945-09-10

Two page handwritten letter

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Felmersham
Sept 10th
Darling Johnnie,
It seems simply ages since you left, although, or perhaps because, nothing much has happened. I spent last evening letter-writing & got off seven – to Mother, Mrs Cousins, Mrs Kent, Lowe, Hazard, Irene Galitzenstein & Aunt Ethel. Quite a load off my mind!
Frances was very pleased with her presents, & hopes to write & thank you soon. This morning I let her have some flour & she proceeded to make “pastry” (with water only) with her new rolling-pin & pastry board. She cooked the resultant mess in the oven, as I had the fire on for the
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washing, and I’m afraid I may have to eat some for tea!
We’re going out now on SSafa business and to see about the wedding present. I’ll let you know whether or not I find anything suitable.
It was a gorgeous second honeymoon, wasn’t it, Johnny darling? I’m looking forward to a third in a few years’ time! If our love continues to grow as it has between the 1st & 2nd, the 3rd one ought to be in heaven, I should think! However, I hope we shan’t be in heaven [underlined] too [/underlined] soon!
All my love to you, very very dear husband, I’m longing to have you home again.
Yours always,
Ursula.