Alt Ref NoMR4/17/292/1/21
Acc No3236
TitleCorporal William Albert Willmott 47284 17th Battalion, The Manchester Regiment
DescriptionHandwritten letter addressed to 'Dear Albert' from 'Auntie', 6 college Street, Greenheys, Manchester. Writer acknowledges receipt of letter and photograph from Cpl. Willmott. Writer discusses conditions of German prisoners of war in England whom she feels "...have nothing to grumble at because they get treated very well." The writer also states that they are waiting for 'Willie' to come home on leave but he hasn't arrived yet and says that Cousin Frances is getting married shortly. Writer touches on war-time restrictions and the weather as well as possibility of Cpl. Willmott returning home soon.
Date8 July 1918
Extent2pp
FormatManuscript
TypeArchive
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