Letter from David Boldy to his father

Letter from David Boldy to his father

Letter from David Boldy to his father about the Vice-dean of Laws opinion on his results and sport events.

1939-05-22

Two page handwritten letter

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59, Bathurst Mews,
Lancaster Gate,
London W. 2.,
22nd May, 1939.

My own darling Dad,

Thanks very much for your letter and all your news.

I don’t smoke because I think it is manly or anything like that. Anyway I am a very light smoker. When I am not pipe-smoking I only smoke about four or five cigarettes a day. When I smoke a pipe I hardly smoke any cigarettes and a pipe does not harm your mind. Yes my main trouble is I lack concentration, I must really make a greater effort in future. As for drinking the only time I drink is when I go to a party & that is not very often.

A friend of mine was at a [deleted] su [/deleted] dinner the other night & the Vice-dean of Laws was there. He asked this boy if he knew anyone in Laws & Buf (my friend) said he knew Boldy. So this Vice dean said, Oh! David Boldy, a good fellow, he does everything, plays all games. A jolly chap. Buf then asked if he thought I would pass the exam. and Mr Phillips, the Vice Dean said I should get through. I am working steadily and will do my best to pass.

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On Wednesday I played tennis for the 2nd [indecipherable word]. We lost to University College, five matches to four. Peter & I were 2nd [indecipherable word] and we won two out of three matches, our first & 3rd [indecipherable word] winning only one each. [deleted] To [/deleted] On Wednesday I am playing in the 2nd again at Redding [sic] v Redding University [sic] – I am Captain of the 2nd [indecipherable word] this week.

Mum will not be writing for a day or two as Uncle Bob & Norman are here with us. They are going to see the panda at the zoo tomorrow and the day after are going down to Mrs [indecipherable name beginning May-] where Aunty Maisie is at present. You know the people we met at Aunty Maisie’s at Coronation time, Raechel [sic] & Kaykay etc.

I am expecting my 3rd [indecipherable word] instructions for the Evening News, any time now. I have drawn a horse in the Kemsing Derby Sweep. Romeo II. If he comes 1st 2nd or 3rd I stand to win £3, £2 or £1 respectively. Baby Norman has also drawn a horse, Fox Cub. So listen well.

I hope Mrs Joseph’s & Aunty Polly’s operations will be successful. No more to-day.

God bless & keep you and bring you back safely to us. With lots of love & kisses from your loving son [underlined] Dave [/underlined].