letter to Douglas Hudson in El Kef

letter to Douglas Hudson in El Kef

From auntie Gladys and cousin Eileen. Happy that he is safe and well. Writes of families daily activities and news including recent educational success and remarks that that John is in the air force.

1940-11-17

Two page handwritten letter and envelope

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J. D. HUDSON, SGT… CHEF,
(CAMP DE SEJOUR SURVEILLE),
S/COUVERT COMMANDANT D’ARMES,
LE KEF,
FUNISIE,
NORD AFRIQUE.
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[underlined] 24-12-40 [/underlined]
106, THORNHILL STREET,
CALVERLEY,
NR. LEEDS.

FROM: AUNTY GLADYS & COUSIN EILEEN

OPENED BY CENSOR

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Nov 17th

My Dear Douglas

We are all very happy. [censored] few words [/censored] from Mother that you are safe & well & we are now looking forward to still more news of you.

This is Sunday evening we have just had tea. Mary is knitting. Bernard is reading the paper & Kenneth has gone to Chapel.

He is in the choir now so feels quite important am pleased to say that Kenneth got his School Certificate with 3 distinctions & 5 credits.

He started work on the 11th Nov at Lloyds Bank in Leeds & brought his first wage home on Friday. They have given him 1£ [sic] weekly to commence with so we think it not too bad.

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I wonder if you know that John is in the Air Force.

He joined up in August & has been at [censored] one/two words [/censored] ever since. He has been home about three times

He looks well & has put on weight.

Well Douglas I dont[sic] seem to have much news. I hope this letter complies with regulations & that you will receive it safely.

We all join in sending our very best love to you & will write again soon.

So cheerio for now
Yours affect[sic]
Auntie Gladys