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Transcription of Letter
From
J.R. Derbyshire
62, Friars Avenue
Delapre
Northampton
England
To
Mr John Derbyshire
126, Stevens Avenue
Valhalla
New York 10595
U.S.A.
Aug. 14th 78
My dear Son,
just got your card & Jeanine's came a few days ago. Give her a big kiss & hug from John's
Mommy. I hope they won't be too upset when you leave. I have just sent
Mary a belated wedding present,
I crocheted a round lace cloth. I had kept it for you to take back with you, but thought I'd better send it now. I've
been decorating
your old room but its hard work now my
joints are stiff, or could be
idleness in the bones!! Anyway it looks very nice. I shall take it when you come, & we can make any changes to suit
you dear. I have to get rid
of clothes — now too small!! to make some room for you in drawers & wardrobes.
Tess is having a marvellous time with her Daddy, &
is due back next Wednesday, 23rd. I do miss her so, but life isn't too easy for her. She's excited about you
coming & says what a
lovely birthday present it will be for her. We've had a lousy miserable summer, rain, cold winds, grey skies every day,
very little sunshine, though
last Sunday I went to Alton Towers with Jean The Ambulance & Fire Service got up a trip & it was
lovely, till 5ish Then it
got grey & cold & rained. The gardens are beautiful there, I should think it must have been one of our most
beautiful Stately Homes. I wish
now I had got some cards for the children. Though the castle is in ruins, it is still very impressive Belongs to
the Earls of Shrewsbury.
Well, darling, I hope by now you have heard from Barclay's Bank here. There are so many conflicting
thoughts on your tax problem. It seems you pay no tax for 90 days, but this is only hearsay. My insurance man just
called, so its cold cabbage &
lard sandwiches for dinner today.!! I'm only jokey as Tess says. Judy came over last night & brought, spinach,
lettuce, cabbage & rhubarb,
Phil has an allottment. So today its pork chops, spinach & rhubarb tart. So now love we've just received the
children's cards, give them a thank
you & a hug for me. Glad you've taken a holiday. Do let us know your plans. Love from all here. Oh: I met
Mr & Mrs
Fiebush last week, would like to see you. Gaby has 3 kids, lives in
Southport. Loads of love
Love to all
X X X X X X
Mother X X