Dreams of Things That Were

The Wartime Correspondence of Harry William Manchester

L/Cpl Harry William Manchester on his patrol motorcycle, Southern England, circa 1941.

Correspondence

  • Artifact 40-08-23-b – Letter to Mrs. Elton Newman

    Letter to Mrs. Elton Newman – August 23, 1940


    Transcription of Artifact Content

    Aldershot, Eng.
    Aug. 23/40

    Dear Sis:-

    Well I’ve finally got down to writing your letter. I’ll have to write bits at a time between work. I was going to write sooner, but I guess I didn’t take the time, while I was on my leave. I want to answer La Vernes letter too.

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