Letter from James Burnside to Kay

Letter from James Burnside to Kay

Writes of difficulty in finding accommodation. Makes arrangements for her to visit which he is keen to happen despite fact he might be too busy. Speculates he might get 48 hour leave. ends with endearment.

Two page handwritten letter

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EBurnsideJGBBurnsideKE[Date]-02

Address as usual.
Friday.

Kay Dearest,

What a nasty letter you sent me!

For the last week I have been up to the neck in it, if you had been over I couldn't have spent much time with you.

I have made enquiries around Tattershal [sic] but no luck, so it only leaves that I go per day
Hotel in Woodhall, if you like I'll try & fix up in a Private House, but somehow I don't think I shall have much luck in Woodhall.

If you can & would like to risk coming I will endeavour to get a room for 2 or 3 nights just suit yourself, but you must realise that I may not be able to stay with you at all. At the moment I've a serious job of work to do & thats all I can say, do understand

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2.

Of course I want you over, One hundred per cent, but you must understand that play time has finished. I can't make myself any clearer, I don't know when I'm off from one min to the other. Please understand Darling & say you're sorry for [deleted word] such an uncalled for letter.

You never can tell, I might get a 48 to fetch the Riley, if a bit of luck comes my way, but don't bank on anything.

Please remember me to all & my love to you, God bless you & don't forget no news is good news.

All my love beloved
Yours always
Jim
xxx.

P.S. I'm as poor as a church mouse, Regarding Hotel bills.