Letter from David Boldy to his parents

Letter from David Boldy to his parents

Letter from David Boldy to his parents with general conversation about attending St. Joseph’s College, Naini Tal. He comments that he is glad to hear his father is nearly all right. He passes on the sports news and notes that they are allowed to swim again.

1934-07-06

Two page handwritten letter

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St. Josephs College.
Naini Tal.
6.7.34.

My darling Mummy & Daddy.

Thanks for your letters. I am glad to hear Daddy is nearly O.K. Our school B played the band B. We beat them by 55 runs. I played. I don’t think permanently though. I made 0 1st Inns & 12 second inns 2nd highest score. I caught a good catch 1st Inns. It was quite a good day today after a long time. We are allowed to swim again. Steve has dived from the low board and I have dived from the high board which is over 10 feet. Isn’t that good? Our B drew with the Command A. Our A are playing the Rarayan Club this evening. I saw a lovely airdale yesterday. It was worth Rs 160. It had a fine big head and a beautifully glossy coat. I am so

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Glad to hear that Uncle Serob has fixed up quite a good job. I think Mrs. Coombes is teaching music this year. The poor old dogs will be missing you very badly. Well cheerio. With lots of love and kisses from your
Loving son [underlined] David [/underlined]