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Transcription of Letter
From
Mrs J.R. Derbyshire
Lister House
5 Boughton Green Rd
Kingsthorpe
Northampton
To
Mrs Rose L. Derbyshire
15 Chestnut Street
Huntington
NY. 11743
U.S.A.
January 6th 1993
My darling Rose & John,
Well done! I was overcome with Joy when
John rang me this morning. I am so proud of you. everyone here sends their love & congratulations & all
good wishes to you &
your darling little daughter. Cover her with love & kisses from me, how I long to see her but I have your mother in
mind too. She will be
overjoyed for you as I am. You will make a wonderful mother. I always wanted John to have a wife & family of his
own, I know he will love
& care for you both. I can depart this world any time now (but not yet)!! knowing he has someone of his own to
cherish & to love him. I
hope this little soul will bring you as much love & joy that John has always given me. I think of you every minute
& have prayed
incessantly for you to have a safe delivery. She — little Eleanor — must be very bonny at that
weight. I rang Judith & she
says she'll ring tonight. Now I have to ring everyone to give them the joyful news. So many people have asked after
you. Rest as much as you can
& don't worry if you get a bit weepy now & then, giving birth is a very emotional time & it takes time to
adjust to the changes it brings,
but with John's love & support & your own sweet self you'll be alright, I know. I'm waiting now to see her first picture, I think she'll be as pretty as you Rose. How I long to see
her & hold her.
It is very cold & frosty here but I tell myself Spring will soon be here & I can get round the garden. A
load of love to you all. I expect
Boris will wonder who this little strange person is when he sees her. Once again my darlings much love & longing,
take good care of each other
Your loving
Mother & Granny
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