Letter from Bill Lord to his Sister

Letter from Bill Lord to his Sister

He apologises for not having written sooner, expresses sympathy for her wrist, delights at Stan coming home from prisoner of war camp, thanks her for writing to a friend, 'Sis' and talks about his social life.

Three handwritten sheets

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R.A.F. Station
Woodhall Spa
Lincolnshire

Wednesday

Dear Sis,

Yes I know, its about time I wrote to you so I am doing it now. Better late than never & I really have been very busy, that D.F.C wont be long now.

Im sorry to hear you have hurt your wrist pet, and I hope by the time you get this letter, it will be OK again.

Isn't it wonderful news for Stan to think he will soon be home, he

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must have heard some news in the camp. I do hope it happens soon for both your sakes.

Thanks for writing to “Sid” the letter was very nicely put & of course no answer was received as we expected. If you still have the letter duck do you think I could have it?

There isn't much to tell you about the social life of this place we have a swimming pool (Raf only) & a cinema of

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sorts, apart from this we spend our evenings a [sic] the local “Spa Hotel” quite a cosy “Pub” and very pleasant people – of course everybody just idolizes us, but I'm quite used to that now.

Well honey child will say T.T.F.N.

Lots of love
Your bruvver
Bill xxxxxx