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Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Acknowledges receipt of a number of his letters. Pleased her clothing parcel to him has arrived and will try and send his requirements in next parcel. Details chess moves and talks of violin strings he has asked for. Gives advice on washing socks and…
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
She writes of greeting new year. Continues mentioning that she has sent a clothes parcel and lists the items in the parcel; that some of his clothes have been moth-eaten and she is trying to mend them; of taking her daughter to church for the first…
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Describes photographs of Christmas celebrations she is sending and mentions suit she is making suit for daughter Frances. Continues with description of wedding anniversary present her sister has chosen from him and writes of her other activities,…
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Acknowledges receipt of a number of letters and postcards from him. Mentions his health and that she had asked Red Cross to send violin strings to the camp. Mentions there would be no further private food parcels from the United States and some other…
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Catches up with local news and that a number of acquaintances had passed away. Describes investigation of source of parcel he received from Sweden. Describes her and daughter's recent activities and that she had been able to get eggs recently.…
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Writes of recent bad weather and her activities and stories about their piano and whether to repair it, Asks about his perspective on getting a new house. Continues with local news and her and daughter's activities. Concludes with domestic matters…
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
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…
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
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…
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Reports on her visit to estate agents and house hunting activities. Mentions many possibilities of renting or buying and costs of various options including in and out of London and possibly a farm.
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Continues to write about housing enquiries including options to rent or buy and possible locations and types of property. Mentions she is reading and old book about farming and goes on to describe her recent activities. Catches up with news of family…
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Writes of describing a property in Hertfordshire and asks him to tell her whether he favours renting or buying. Describe meeting with bank manager to discuss finance of new house. Describes visit to potential house and writes of her recent activities…
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Writes that she has received a large amount of his mail and mentions her own letter frequency. Replies to all the points and requests that he made in his letters. Says he should not worry about her job goes on with description of their daughter and…
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Writes that she has sent forth parcel and provides a long list and description of contents. Continues with news of holiday in Sussex describing availability of food from farm and new farming methods for tomatoes and lettuces. Goes on to describe…
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Acknowledges arrival of a batch of his letters and informs him that a friend is out of the service as she is expecting. Answers points that he raised in his letters and glad that he has accepted the money spent on new cabinet. Discusses his…
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Acknowledges receipt of his letters and agrees with him that farming is probably not for them at this stage. States she will continue house hunting. Reports of daughter's illness and its effect on her birthday celebrations with delayed party. Lists…
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Reports arrival of his letters and a postcard. Comments on his description of bailing out of his aircraft and looks forward to the end of the war but says not much hope this year. Glad he is receiving a few more parcels mentions some of the senders.…
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Writes that she is concerned about his foot injury and mentions her own problem wit split nail. Describes recent activity including house painters interaction with daughter Frances. Reports on which of his mail has reached her which still…
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Writes of her activities mentioning house painting finished and she is looking after a friend's child. Says sister is away and reports arrival of his letters and postcards. Catches up with news and gossip.
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Writes about her activities with recent visitors and meeting of local womens' group. Continues with description of domestic activities and news of family and friends. Mentions going to the theatre with friends and then continues with description of…
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Reports arrival of letters and says how much she treasures them. Answers points he raised; glad to receive definite ruling on future housing, notes that future main source of supply would be Touche, plans to do agricultural course when he gets back…
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Reports arrival of missing letter and says she will be sending photographs separately. Comments on photographs of Frances cooking and says she is learning more words every day. Writes of daughter's other activities before going on to describe her own…
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Remembers their anniversary and commiserates over dreary year. Announces that her parents have arrived and writes of arrangements to accommodate them. Continues to describe her recent activities and financial matters. Reports arrival of many of his…
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Writes that she has heard he has been moved to another camp but no official notification. Continues with family and local news and mentions daughter mistaking grandfather for him.
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Still unsure if he has moved, not according to Red Cross so still addressing letters to previous camp. Says she is enclosing colour photographs. Mentions gathering of both sets of their parents and other family news. Writes of completing a knitted…
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Lists contents of clothing parcel she is about to send. Writes that parents are possibly going to sell current house and move to Devon or Cornwall. Mentions that she is not allowed to send colour photographs. Writes about poor prospect of taking over…