Letter from James Burnside to Kay

Letter from James Burnside to Kay

Mentions location of car keys. Writes that he had one of her collars by mistake. Says he has found himself a crew who had seven more trips to finish tour. Concludes with chat about cat and kitten.

1944-07-12

Two page handwritten letter

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Address as usual
July 12th/44.

Kay Darling,

Thanks a lot for your nice letter received today. Yes pip [?]. Incidently [sic] the keys to the car are underneath the drivers seat, I always keep them there & don't bother to lock up the car.

I find I have one of your collers, [sic] I put one on the other day & it nearly choked me, naturally I just thought it was one of mine that had shrunk, but on checking up I found it was a size 14 so presumed it was yours, have sent it to be washed & will return same.

Have got myself a crew Arthur Whiteley is the Pilot they have 7 more trips so that should finish my tour.

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2.

Actually I should write you tomorrow, but thought an extra letter would do no harm!

Funny about the kitten, doesn't Scrim object to the catty smell? Incidently [sic] they carry germs, so watch points in case there's a young 'Albert'

Ronnie has gone back to Woodhall, heard he went yesterday.

Good bye Darling

God bless you

Yours always

Jim