Letter to Miss Eleanor Howard from AC Hill

Letter to Miss Eleanor Howard from AC Hill

He expresses regret that he missed his sister's wedding and looks forward to seeing her when he gets back.

Fred Hill was Jack’s youngest brother-in-law.

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One handwritten sheet

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EHillFHowardE[Date]-01

MISS. ELEANOR HOWARD,
11, MIDDLE LANE,
CROUCH END,
HORNSEY N8,
LONDON,
ENGLAND

[stamped] 822164 [/stamped]
[stamped] R.A.F. CENSOR 85 [/stamped]

Sender's Address
1264733[?] A.C. HILL,
[indecipherable letter] SECTION W/SHOPS,
B.A.R.U.
R.A.F. HELIOPOLIS,
M.E.F.

Dear Eleanor,

I have just received your airgraph dated the 27th Nov, and you can guess my surprise when I opened it and found your name at the bottom, at first I thought that one of my old flames had caught up with me. I am glad to hear that you were one of the bridesmaids at Lily's wedding I certainly wish that I could have been there to see my dear little sister get married, that is the one thing I hoped I would never miss. All I hope now is that I don't miss my own, but still I won't have to worry about that for some time to come. Thank you very much for wishing me a Happy Birthday, to tell you the truth I forgot all about it untill[sic] two days after, that's because I am wrapped up in my work too much. I am afraid I always was too concientious[sic]. You mentioned in your airgraph that the usherettes at the local cinemas would be missing me now, well i'll have you know that I went to those "joints" for the sole purpose of seeing the picture and not the usherettes. Well Eleanor I am afraid that I must finish now so I will say cheerio, and I hope it won't be long before you see me hanging round the lamposts up the broadway again.
All the very best Fred.[?]