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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.
Memoirs of Des Matthews
The author was shot down over Linz, Austria whilst bombing a Panzer works. The other six in his crew perished. He was taken to Dulag Luft at Frankfurt then Stalag Luft VII. In January his camp was evacuated and he joined the Long March to the west,…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Describes their current activities and still waiting for return cable. Mentions father on fire watch duty and writes about his business. Now have lived quiet existence in new home for four months. Describes garden and neighbourhood. Talks about lack…
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
Great to receive cable with news of move to Laghouat. Six week since last letter and was feeling anxious. Hopes new camp will be clean and healthy. Some confusion over spelling of new location, awaiting letter to clear this up. Comments on weather.…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Great to receive cable with news of move to Laghouat. Six week since last letter and was feeling anxious. Hopes new camp will be clean and healthy. Some confusion over spelling of new location, awaiting letter to clear this up. Comments on weather.…
Peter Green's Memoir
A memoir that answers 20 questions about his RAF experiences.
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Six weeks since last letter but glad we still have cable. Comments on content of last letter. Explains repetition but not sure which letters if any get through. Reminisces and comments on weather. Writes of activities and catches up with news of…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Comments on cold weather and their health. Writes of working in garden and of shop in Manchester where they bough bulbs. Likes their new home and surroundings. Six weeks since they got a letter from him and they would be very anxious except for…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Copies words of cable sent the previous day mentioning important anniversary over which she reminisces. Mentions snow on two days of previous week. A year since they received the first letter from him. Writes that she sent him two calendars and…
Telegram to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Delighted cable thirtieth eagerly await letters non for seven weeks. Prestwick anniversary today, all love.
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Seven weeks since last letters but blessing that they have been able to exchange cables. Writes of armistice day thoughts, how much they miss him and know how weary he must be of the inactivity of life in internment. Mentions father's activities and…