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September 26th 1917 - Letter from Bernard Sladden to his uncle, Julius Sladden

Date
26th September 1917
Correspondence From
Bernard Sladden, NZIBD, France
Correspondence To
Julius Sladden, Seward House, Badsey
Relationship to Letter Addressee
Nephew
Text of Letter

NZIBD

France

 

26/9/17

 

Dear Uncle Julius

 

I have to send you acknowledgement and thanks for papers and two parcels that have arrived via Badsey. The parcel that came last night had been in No 5 Convalescent Camp before coming here, for what reason I cannot say for the address was perfectly plain. Last night also I received a cheerful letter from Juliet. It is good of her to write when she is so busy preparing to move to London.

 

I am sorry to hear that Aunt Edith and Marian have been so poorly and I trust it won't be long before both have recovered from their indisposition. It is fortunate that May is able to find someone to assist her during Marian's absence. I am afraid Aunt Edith's illness has been a trying one from what Juliet says, but I hope the worst is over now. Juliet asks if there is anything that I require. I am really quite comfortable here, but I will let you know if there is anything that I want sent over. Aunt Lottie is also very good in inquiring about my needs. I am still feeling about as usual, but it is hard sometimes to feel cheerful and contented in a place like this where there is so little to occupy one's mind. We have plenty of reading matter at the various institutes, but I was never a great reader. I hear that a New Zealand mail is about due at the base. Letters are always welcome and there are many anxious inquiries about the time an overseas mail is expected.

 

I expect Juliet will be in London by the time this letter reaches you so I will acknowledge her letter and address it to the address that Jack has given me.

 

Good wishes to you all.

 

From

Your affectionate nephew

Bernard Sladden

Letter Images
Type of Correspondence
Envelope containing 2 sheets of notepaper
Location of Document
Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service
Record Office Reference
705:1037/9520/3/1138-1140