Letter to Miss Hayhurst from John Holden's Parents

Letter to Miss Hayhurst from John Holden's Parents

The letter advises that John has been reported missing.

1944-07-27

Two handwritten sheets

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"PER ARDUA AD ASTRA"

19 Northfield Rd
Rising Bridge
Accrington

27th July 1944

Dear Miss Hayhurst

I am very sorry to say that John was reported missing over France June 9/10 we have not receive [sic] any more news yet,

I shall be very glad to see you on Sunday. Oh by the way Ribble Busses does not run on Sundays Dad and I his [sic] very anxious for some more news I think myself he as [sic] come down in France some where and cannot write to as [sic] Once again thanking you for your letter we shall please to see

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you any time hoping for the best of good news and God Bless him and look after him for our sake

I beg to Remain

Yours Truly

Mr & Mrs Holden

PS
I hope this get in time, (come any time) excuse writing