Letter from Charles Hamilton to his parents

Letter from Charles Hamilton to his parents

In his letter Charles apologises for not writing sooner, sends his regrets about bad news from a family member and his Dad's health. He hopes to see them soon.

Four handwritten sheets

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R.A.F. SWANNINGTON
NORWICH
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Dear Mum & Dad,

Here I am at long last, I am very sorry for not writing sooner. But I did not realise it was such a long time. I must have had one of my lazy spells again.

Well Mum I got Ruth’s letter, & I am very sorry to hear about all the bad news. I do hope by now you are all feeling

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much better.

Dad & you have certainly have had a very bad time. You will both have to take very great care of yourself. It shouldn’t be so bad now the good weather is coming. But still take very great care, & do as you are told.

I suppose by now you will have Gracie down on holiday, it

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will be a holiday of work for her I suppose, but I am sure she wont mind. It was a good job you got Leah home. I hope we shall all be home very soon for good. The news certainly looks good. It looks, & we expect it all to finish any day now.

I was sorry to hear about Sye McGill, & Bob [indecipherable word] it all must have happened very sudden.

Jean has some bad luck with Helen, round holiday times. It is very hard luck, & Robert coming home.

Well Mum I dont know when I shall get any leave but I hope it is very soon. That seems to be all for now. Things are all very quiet round here. Hope this finds you all much better. And take care of yourself. Lots of Love. Charles.