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Transcription of Letter
Sunday 10 am
26.5.96
My darling son,
Another year has gone by, they seem to fly by now. I'm a bit mixed up this week, I thought tomorrow was the May
20th but of course it isn't & I paniced a bit I thought this card would be late so probably it
might be a bit early as
Cathy (carer) is going to post it for me It's not the card I
wanted but there isn't much choice
at the little shops but it comes with much love as always. Wishing you good health & Every success for your books,
you've made a good start!
Well, the pictures came yesterday — they are as usual beautiful & have been much admired & drooled
over. Rose looks so serene
& lovely & Nellie is quite beautiful. Daniel a dear & lovely little fellow & the two of them together
delightful I think
Nelly takes after Rose & Daniel looks much like you at that age Rose, dear, they are a credit to you & as
their far away Grandmother I
am so proud of you all & just want to gather you all in my arms & give a big cuddle & kisses. I keep the
pictures near me so I can keep
having a look. Rose darling I want to ring you more often, but I have
to choose the right time for
both of us. I know you understand. The bit I've sent you out of the evening paper of Lottie & her
100th birthday &
Angela (carer). Well if I get like Lottie John please have me (put down) its too gruesome. Am I being
wicked?
The weather is still very capricious dull & wet but I think not quite so cold. I am always thinking of you
all & loving
you. Take care & stay your lovely caring selves. Tell Nellie the picture is of an old lady where Nanna lives
& her nurse, who looks after
me. Peggy says she'll never put my fee up because I'm no trouble &
all the girls love me! Be
happy, keep well
Mother
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