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Transcription of Letter
From
Mrs. J.R. Derbyshire
62 Friars Avenue
Delapre
Northampton
England
To
Mr. John Derbyshire Bsc
2 Harbor Lane
New Rochelle
NY 10805
U.S.A.
Wednesday Dec 12th
My dear Son,
just received your eagerly awaited letter as always. Than you John for the £20 I feel almost guilty
taking it from you, & only
if you are quite financially sound are you to worry. I shall give Dad half. It is very good of you & most
appreciated son. The next three
months are the worst but Spring will be round the corner & this makes it bearable. The gas & electricity bills
come Jan & Feb. Please
John don't skin yourself, a little will help, but we don't expect large sums of money. I have an electric blanket
& a heater for Dad, so we shall
be alright. My tummy is fine & if I keep as fit as I am now, nothing to worry about. I keep at 9½
stone & everyone says I look fine so don't worry.
You are always in my thoughts love, you are
all the world to both of us. You seem to be leading a very busy life, I'm glad you have a good "boss" &
are getting "things"
sorted out & you seem to be eating well. I'll hang on to your sweater love, Judy may have some-one coming over, it
would cost more to send than
its worth, but I'll find some way to get it to you, I might fly over with it myself!! Hows your asthma love, does it
bother you at all now? Wrap
up warm when you go out. Take care of yourself.
Saw Mrs Gotch today, Gary coming home in January
& has applied for a job in "New York," she's going to tell him you are there. Barbara is pregnant but
very happy about it. I sent
Enid a Xmas card. Judy says she's writing to you, she flogs herself to
death for "her boys."
I'm
having Tess next weekend while she (Judy) gets her Xmas shopping done.
She's (Tess) a delight to us.
We've bought her a typewriter & a doll & I've made masses of dolls clothes etc, knitted Allan a sweater, Judy
sherry glasses & bread bin!!
Dad a shirt. Shall miss you, love you, bless you. Good health & everything you wish yourself love. We are indeed
lucky. Thank you for
everything son.
Your devoted Mother & Dad
Hope you have a good Xmas. Write soon.