Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents

Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents

Letter number 18. Reports he had been on duty previous night and that he and the boys were OK and would probably go into town that evening. Leave was still on as planned. Comments on weather and that his bank account had been opened.

1944-04-20

Two page handwritten letter and envelope

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Mr. & Mrs. H. E. Hudson
191. Halifax Road.
Nelson.
Lancashire.
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[underlined] Letter No. 18 [/underlined]
Wednesday. 3 pm
My Dear Mother & Dad,
I am writing this letter prior to having a bath & a shave as I have only just got up, being on duty last night.
I am pleased to tell you that I & the boys are all well & I expect the majority of us will find our way to town tonight.
I have very little news. The leave situation is unchanged & the date is getting nearer so I feel almost certain it will hold good.
Yesterday was a very lovely Spring day & things did really look good round &
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about. Today I think is warmer, but more windy & I am writing this letter to you out of doors.
I had a reply from Lloyds Bank today saying they had received the Opening Account Form from me & would forward a cheque book as soon as they heard from Air Ministry, & at the same time would inform me of my credit. I wish A/M would exert themselves. This is a silly situation to be in.
I hope you are both keeping well & I will bid you au-revoir for now.
All my love & best wishes.
Douglas