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Transcription of Letter
Lister House
Sunday.
25.10.93[1]
My darling children,
These little mitts were knitted by one of the old
ladies for the little Princess to keep her little hands warm. I'm sorry Rose we couldn't thread some ribbon through the
wrists it's so
difficult when one can't go shopping espeically when it's for smaller items Clothes can be bought by mail order,
but even then there can be
problems & the bother of returning goods if not satisfactory & the long wait for delivery. I recently sent for
some underwear for winter
& the pants would fit a 10 foot giant!! sometimes the goods are not as good looking as shown in the
catalogues. I think I'll have to
become a nudist!! Rosie, darling you know I am thinking of you constantly & wonder how you are coping now with your
great loss. Knowing how
brave & stoical you are I'm sure after the first shock, you will meet the future with your great courage. John
tells me how you are &
keeps me up to date. He told me about her
climbing the stairs, she is so
clever & I'm sure she will be walking soon, you need eyes all round your head love, her progress is amazing, she is
so sharp to have worked
things out so early. I bless you all a million times a day. The clocks went back 1 hour today so we are now on Winter
time. Ugh! hate it, dark
at 5 o'clock but when Xmas has passed there will be Spring to look forward to & I hope bring happier times for you
Rose
My love
& good wishes for you all
Mum
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