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  • Temporal Coverage starts with "1943-02"

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Writes that future correspondence will be on letter forms which go by airmail and suggest schedule. She will continue with normal letters but they go overland from Lisbon and will take a long time. Describes recent activities including concert at…

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Reports arrival of two letters from him and mentions she is anxious to hear his views on size and cost of new house. Says she should be able to proceed with looking after parents arrive home and discusses possible locations and high cost of buying…

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The letter, from John's former employers, expresses sympathy that John is missing.

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The letter advises that John's effects have been forwarded to the Central Depsoitory.

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He writes that he is sorry that John is missing. He hopes that John will turn up safe and well.

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The writer expresses sorrow that John is missing.

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They advise that they have had no news about John.

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The letter confirms that John is a prisoner of war.

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He expresses sympathy that John is missing.

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A reply to Jim for an order for a Rolex watch whilst he was in POW camp. A handwritten annotation describes the order as tongue in cheek and he never followed it up. Included is a blank prisoner of war envelope.

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Letter from Sergeant Edward Milling to his wife to be sent in the event of his death. Edward urges his wife to remain strong in the face of adversity, remembers the happy time they had together, and expresses his love and devotion for her and their…

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Author describes journey to her home and that they had enjoyed time together. Continues with domestics, activities and gossip. Letter had been redirected from England via Canada to Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

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From casualty branch expressing regret that his son was missing as result of air operations on night 25/26 February 1943 when his Lancaster failed to return. Enquiries would be made via the Red Cross.

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An invitation to attend an investiture at Buckingham Palace.

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Letter from Terry Ford to his family. He writes about the weather, that he is now solo as his cousin Roy gave him extra instruction and about correspondence received.

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Letter from Terry to his family. He writes about family and friends, about the jitterbug craze, and that he is sending a parcel home with a few small items. He also mentions that his course is going well and he is in the midst of his mid-term exams.

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Letter from Terry to his family. He writes that they are only 40 miles from Dakota and is hoping to go there on a weekend leave. He also writes hoping that they will receive his parcel soon, about the weather and that he is just finishing a 48 hour…

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Terry Ford listed some items which he was sending to members of his family.

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Terry Ford writes to his parents about receiving their airmail dated 7th Feb. He has been very busy with learning to fly and lectures. The instructor thinks that Terry is a good bomber type. They are getting in plenty of flying experience even in the…

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Writes that he had received Norman's airgram with his new address. Catches up with Norman's activities as far as he knew including some flying. However he was not clear what Norman was doing. Writes that he was now in second week of course and had a…

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Tried to time this airgram to arrive on Norman's birthday and send greetings. Comments of bad news about a friend and Norman's disappointment on having to do ground work. Catches up with other family news and arrival of mail as well as commenting on…

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Reports arrival of mail and writes about his training and Morse keying speed of 10 words per minutes. Mentions he has little spare time but goes to cinema once a week and plays snooker and table tennis. Continues with banter and gossip,

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Reports arrival of mail and catches up with news of friends including one killed. Writes about grandfather being ill. Mentions he is getting on well on the course so far, three weeks gone and six to go. Catches up with other family news.

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Writes of exam and a very enjoyable visit to the home of a local doctor for the day. Catches up on mail sent received. Was sad to have received bad news of a friend. Says he is getting on well with the course.

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Reports arrival of latest mail from home and thanks her for birthday greetings. Comments on her and Norman's activities as well as congratulating her on her school results and arranging a reward. Concludes with other gossip.
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