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Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes of high temperatures and going to hairdresser as well as different ways to walk into town. Mentions gaps in arrival of mail and then all come at once. Asks after baby jackal and whether he will resume boxing. Says she sent a donation to Red…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes of their activities involving a real wartime journey. Catches up with family news. Talks about working in garden. Mentions thank you from Red Cross for donation and glad he received their parcel safely. Catches up with news of friends. Asks…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Written by his father saying that mother is better letter writer and he leaves it mostly to her. Mentions sending him a cable on previous day. Writes about his activities including fire watch duties. Talk about his business and that the letter is…
Telegram to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Delighted that 6 letters from July had arrived. Holiday weekend over and both well.
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Mentions fathers letter sent previous day and that 6 letters from him had arrived. Good that they receive his letters safely if sometimes out of sequence. Mentions his comments on his weather and says that winter is now approaching with blackout…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes about grandfather's visit and their activities. Delighted to receive latest cable from him which arrived very quickly. Discusses other communications. Recounts letter from his padre. Says she is keeping stamps from his letters. Continues with…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Thrilled that letter arrived with two photographs of him. Says good he is alive and well but that he had put on weight. Just a year since they received telegram telling them he was safe in Tunisia. Mentions letters and cables sent/received. Catches…
Telgram to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Thrilled two photos, both well.
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Pleased to receive letter and cable. Telegrams are a boon especially as mail is not too regular. Discusses letter from friend. Says recent letter had no stamps and describes markings. Comments on the weather and and on news of restrictions to his…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Describes sowing and getting fire going. Asks about his weather and describes their own. Mentions letter from friend concerned about him. Passes on best wishes from a relative who is planning to send him books. Lists letters received from him.…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Describes visit to Manchester and catches up with news of friends. Talks of trying to arrange for books to be sent to him without success. Wonders whether it is worth it as would take so long to get there. Only 10 weeks to Christmas, hopes time will…
Telegram to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Acknowledges previous cable. Mentions returning from visit to Manchester on lovely autumn day.
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes of cable and letters received. Mentions neighbour giving her money to get him something but cannot make people understand she cannot send him anything. Mentions beautiful countryside and comments on weather. Says gardening was at an end but it…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
No letter for a month but glad cables had still been exchanged successfully. Also glad that the two photographs had made it through OK. Described recent activities and weather. Describes different bus routes to Burnley. Mentions father filling in…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes of letters received as well as photographs enclosed. mentions going to cinema to see 'Target for tonight'. Comments on autumn weather at home and cooler temperatures for him. Continues with chat and gossip as well as some description of house…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Five weeks since last letter which would have been worrying without cables. Describes autumn weather. Wonders what food he has now that fruit is finished and mentions availability of tomatoes at home. Reminisces over Christmas and catches up with…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes while listening to radio on cold day. Wonders if he has radio in camp. It has been a long time since they had a letter and wonders if some have been lost. Sent cable previous day with pre-paid reply. Writes of clothing rationing and shortage…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes while listening to radio on cold day. Wonders if he has radio in camp. It has been a long time since they had a letter and wonders if some have been lost. Sent cable previous day with pre-paid reply. Writes of clothing rationing and shortage…
Telegram to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Acknowledge receipt of cable. No letters for five weeks. Both well.
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writing first thing in morning and father has just gone out. Relates reading one of his letters from when he was in Aumale and says they have got through the dark days of winter and wonders if his spring is anything like theirs. Wonders whether he…
Telegram to Douglas Hudson from his mother
Reports letters and postcard received. In own home with pleasant garden.
Telegram to Douglas Hudson from his mother
Chestnut trees in bloom, brings memories, hope.
Telegram to Douglas Hudson from his mother
Reports cable received awaiting letter.
Telegram to Douglas Hudson from his mother
Notes letter received from Medea. Dads holiday week.
Telegram to Douglas Hudson from his mother
Reports she sent cable pre-paid reply, no response, delighted received letter Medea.