Letter from Herbert Adams to his mother

Letter from Herbert Adams to his mother

Mentions that he is on leave for a week on a farm Buckinghamshire owned by a Mrs Adams (and remarks on the co-incidence of the surname) with a colleague called Len Young from Coota. Herbert also mentions his other leisure activities, such as playing hockey and meeting up with acquaintances from Australia, with the hope of meeting others.
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1944-01-24

One page handwritten letter

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TO:- MRS BRUCE ADAMS,
“SPRINGFIELD,”
MENDOORAN. N.S.W.
AUSTRALIA.
[date stamp 25 JAN 1944]
Sender’s Address 424504 Sgt Adams, HG, RAAF AUSPO. Kodak House, Kingsway. London
Mon. 24/1/44.
[circled 2]
Dear Mum, Dad, Beryl & Bruce,
Just another short note to let you know that all’s well. Am going on leave to-day for a week in the country – at a farm, the guest of Mrs Adams – some coincidence eh? The place is in Buckinghamshire; thats [sic] all I know at present – tell you some more when I get back. Am going with a cobber from Coota – Len Young who also plays hockey & knew Neil Roth well at the Uni at Armidale. Played hockey again last Saturday in the coldest weather yet, but had a great game. Boy was I stiff & sore after the first game not having played Since [sic] leaving Mudgee & being very soft from the inaction of boat & train travelling since leaving Aussie. Had a letter from Terry the other day, hope to visit his camp on leave. Met Alton Robinson & Murray Curtiss from Mudgee here recently too. Maybe will see Taffy Madell & Ron Barton & Jeff Holmes soon. Will close now by wishing you mother dear every happiness & love for your birthday. Love to you all. Bert XXXX.