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Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Relief to receive cable. Long discussion on problems with receiver to pay telegrams which they said they had sorted out with Cable and Wireless. Comments on the weather and working in the garden. Reports arrival of another letter from him and says…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes of weather and how hot it gets at father's works. Describes new area as up to date small industrial town and mentions some local news. Catches up with other correspondence and passes on news. Mentions their garden and catches up with other…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes of latest activities and a little about the local town. Discusses latest mail from him and mentions cost of cables. Continues with chat and gossip. Reminisces and then comments that they were surprised that he was able to go into town where he…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes of poor weather and harrowing news on radio. Glad to get recent cable but not expecting letters after latest batch of 18 with the last dated 23 July. Describes post and censorship marks on envelopes and postcards. Writes about their activities…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Awaiting first letter from Aumale and comments on weather. Notes they have not had to have a fire for weeks despite being told when they moved how cold it was there. Catches up with news and gossip and notes his photograph still has pride of place…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Reports arrival of cable and tells of sorting out problems of pre-paid return cables with Cable and Wireless company. Writes about poor summer weather but the garden still looks good and about making jam. Mentions hoping that someone recently…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Reminisces over past events and reports arrival of postcard from him. Mentions father on duty and going straight to work. Writes of new biscuit rationing system which would be the same as for sweets. Wonders if any parcels have reached him. Mentions…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Reports arrival of numerous letters over the week. Mentions content of cables they had sent him recently. Catches up with family news. Says his spirits might have been low due to great heat and how weary he must be of monotony and seclusion. Reminds…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Comments on recent letter of how weary he must be of monotony and unchanging scene and how they are coping. Pity that the work for the camp newspaper has ceased. Mentions parcels not arriving and his report of spider. Comments on weather and recent…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Reports arrival of two cables and news that a parcel had arrived safely with him. Glad he wishes them to start pre-paid cables. Reports arrival of latest letters. Catches up on news and gossip and mentions flowers in garden. Mentions books she is…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes about the weather and how she feels. Mentions visit from acquaintance and passes on news. Second page has two areas blacked out. Catches up with other correspondence and mentions that it should be cooler when he gets this letter. Reminds that…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Reports arrival of 10 letters and discusses cables sent and received. Glad to receive news as was anxious about him over the summer with the intense heat. Writes of recent heatwave that had now ceased. Writes she understands reason for delay in…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Written on new years night and mentions father going out and that they are thinking of him. Awaiting next batch of letters from him and noted that 6 arrived on 15 December with the last dated 17 September. Wonders whether he has enough warm food and…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes about the weather and relates broadcast about British climate. Awaiting letter and wondering how things are going in new camp and if he has enough food. Mentions reading newspaper with many different opinions and points of view. Mentions…
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…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes of last letters received and latest cable. Asks about dogs he mentioned in camps and catches up with news of family and friends. Mentions other correspondence and passes on news. Writes of father going out on night duty and comments on the…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes of cold winter weather, wonders if he has warm clothes and food and wishes she had more frequent letters from him. Strange to have long delays as in the past they got letters regularly. Every day brings them closer to peace. Does not think he…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes of seeing father of on cold dark morning and is wondering what he was doing. Says she has written many times and what letters she gets from him bring her great joy. Thankful that he is alright and gets pleasure from games, tournaments and has…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes of having breakfast after father got home from night duties. Mentions winter weather continuing with ice and local boys sledging. Still waiting for letters but they still keep writing to him. Writes about books from the library that she has…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Thanks him for sending two cables and spending his allowance on sending birthday greetings to her. Writes about her health and indulging in warmth and rest. Mentions her condition was aggravated when he went missing and by other stressful…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Reports arrival of seven letters from him; latest from 21 November all from Laghouat. Notes a gap from 17 September to 22 October with no letters. Joy to know he is in good conditions in new camp and allowed out into town. Mentions book they got from…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes of reading one of his latest letters and glad he has better circumstances and able to have walks. Mentions autumn and winter weather they have had. Writes of their activities and hope that he can have a fire. Comments on content of other of…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Delighted to have received two more letters dated 16 and 25 November. Lists letters that have arrived and mentions stamps on them. Writes of trying to send letter in Oxo tin along with tea, cigarettes and chocolate but authorities in Nelson refused…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Reports arrival of several letters, one considered the most important of last batch. Glad he received most of her letters and comments on his new friend. Mentions having received over 40 letters from him at Laghouat. Mentions contents of various…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Reports arrival of latest letters which indicate he is again enjoying normal conditions. Glad to have cable announcing arrival of first next-of-kin parcel. Mentions getting hold of a sponge for next parcel and water shortage in camp. Comments on good…