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Transcription of Letter
From
E. Derbyshire, Lister House,
105, Boughton Green Rd
Northampton NN2 7SL
England
To
John and Lynette Derbyshire
15, Chestnut Street Huntington
N.Y. 11743
March 31st 1996
My Darlings, Son & Daughter.
I'm sorry I was so dopey when you rang John I'd
given you up I guessed you were busy & knew you'd ring when you could. I was thrilled with your news of
course. I think the
C & E did not do much of a job, but you know what these hack
reporters are like,
sorry about the age thing but no one there will see it I said I didn't want my picture in but the hairy
fellow who came insisted
I said the article was for my son not for me. I was dissapointed there was no picture of you on the leaf of your book.
I have read it twice and
keep it near me Peggy and some of the staff have read it &
thought it lovely
Judith too was very impressed. I hope it will bring you the just rewards you so rightly earn. And is the first step
to fame & fortune, praise
to for Rosie who "puts up" with you and is an inspiration to you. I'm sure in all this don't forget the
words of Rudyard Kipling's
"If" Yes, I am very very proud of you son, not only for this but for being my son & being who you
are. I hope Nellie and Rose
dear have recovered from the tick scare. Bless her, she must have been bewilderd and scared and horrible for you Rose
too.
Things don't change here, people come and go and the type of resident gets worse One new woman screams and throws
herself on the floor.
Especially in the toilet of the toilet near my room. I sometimes think it's like
St Crispens.
Peggy hardly shows herself and doesn't show much interest in anything or anyone She's losing her grip I'm
sure The girls are all fed up.
It is still cold but slightly warmer I don't know what Judy has planned for Easter[1]
She's non commitall ? when I ask. Well darlings I can hardly see so hope you have a happy Easter Ever in my
thoughts
Much love & good wishes
X X Mum and
X X X X Granny
X X X X