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  • Creator is exactly "John Leigh"

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John writes that he landed safely in Scotland and will be home soon.

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John writes that he is safe and well and thinking of her.

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John wishes Gladys a happy seventh anniversary.

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John advises that he has arrived safely.

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John writes that he is going to America for two months.

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A ten page letter written by John whilst crossing the Atlantic. They reach New York and settle into a hotel then explore the city.

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A card sent by John to Gladys.

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A card sent by John to Gladys.

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A card sent by John to Gladys, his wife.

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A calculation of expenditure for a property and furnishings.

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A deed poll changing John's surname from Levy to Leigh.

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John writes that there was a panic early in the morning. She has been bombed but John says it won't happen again.

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John thanks her for her letter. He discusses maternity care and his bank balance. His fellow officers have been getting drunk in Norwich and he disapproves.

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John writes that he is due some leave at the end of the month. He describes his day.

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John writes that it is easier to write in his new room and it keeps him away from the drinking sessions. His wife is pregnant again.

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John writes that a cheque for £33 19/- has been sent to their bank. He then tries to explain the calculation. They have had a Gang show which was very funny.

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John writes that he is now an officer and has moved into the mess with some of his old friends. His new accommodation is much cleaner.

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John promises to sort out his letters. He thanks her for his Christmas parcel. His concert performance was well received. He has been playing rugby.

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John writes that he has been working very hard on preparing for a Christmas concert.

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John asks if she is managing the letting of their flats. He has been shopping for presents for his daughter, Wendy. He should be arriving on leave in a couple of days.

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John has received a second telegram and a letter from Gladys, his wife. He apologises for not being able to help her when she has problems. He expects his weekly pay to rise to £7 when he becomes an officer.

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John writes that mail is slow. He offers advice on his daughter's well being. He has been offered accommodation at Chalford if London gets blitzed.

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John apologises for not having written sooner. He has been to the pictures. He is not sure when his next leave will be.
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