Aerogram from Jack Darby to Jean
Title
Aerogram from Jack Darby to Jean
Description
He disembarked in the United States and travelled to Canada by train via New York. It was comfortable with excellent food.
Creator
Date
1943-03-04
Temporal Coverage
Coverage
Language
Format
One handwritten sheet
Publisher
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Contributor
Identifier
EDarbyCAHWellandJ430304
Transcription
The address is to be printed in CAPITAL letters as large as possible, but wholly within the panel alongside [symbol]
MISS WELLAND,
7. QUEENS DRIVE,
SURBITON
SURREY. ENGLAND
The address is to be the same as for an ordinary letter
376184
No snapshots, seals or stickers of any kind are to be attached and no enclosure is permitted.
Please follow instructions on other side. The message should be written very plainl.
Sender's Name and Address
927893. L.A.C. Darby.
31. P.D. 12G. 2 SQDN.
R.A.F. MONCTON N.B.
CANADA.
Date. 4/3/43.
Dear Jean,
Glad to say another stage of my journey has come to an end, there was nothing outstanding in our trip across the pond, except that we were packed like herrings in a box, which to say the least was most uncomfortable. We docked at an American port, and passed through New York on our journey here by train. We did’nt stop but saw skyscrapers and Statue of Liberty. The Yanks gave us a good reception, and when we stopped at some of the smaller stations quite a crowd collected. We fed and slept on the train, was quite comfortable, the food being excellent. We were glad to arrive here and although this is only a depot we shall probably be here a week or so, in any case your letters will be forwarded on. Shall be writing a letter in a day or so giving you all the 'gen'
Cheerio, hope that [indecipherable word] is still standing the strain, all the best to Mother & Father
Yours Jack
MISS WELLAND,
7. QUEENS DRIVE,
SURBITON
SURREY. ENGLAND
The address is to be the same as for an ordinary letter
376184
No snapshots, seals or stickers of any kind are to be attached and no enclosure is permitted.
Please follow instructions on other side. The message should be written very plainl.
Sender's Name and Address
927893. L.A.C. Darby.
31. P.D. 12G. 2 SQDN.
R.A.F. MONCTON N.B.
CANADA.
Date. 4/3/43.
Dear Jean,
Glad to say another stage of my journey has come to an end, there was nothing outstanding in our trip across the pond, except that we were packed like herrings in a box, which to say the least was most uncomfortable. We docked at an American port, and passed through New York on our journey here by train. We did’nt stop but saw skyscrapers and Statue of Liberty. The Yanks gave us a good reception, and when we stopped at some of the smaller stations quite a crowd collected. We fed and slept on the train, was quite comfortable, the food being excellent. We were glad to arrive here and although this is only a depot we shall probably be here a week or so, in any case your letters will be forwarded on. Shall be writing a letter in a day or so giving you all the 'gen'
Cheerio, hope that [indecipherable word] is still standing the strain, all the best to Mother & Father
Yours Jack
Collection
Citation
Jack Darby, “Aerogram from Jack Darby to Jean,” IBCC Digital Archive, accessed October 22, 2024, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collections/document/39875.
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