A copy of the letter sent by Thomas Arthur Matthews to his daughter, Nora
- Contributed by听
- derbycsv
- People in story:听
- Nora Walters, Thomas Arthur Matthews, Agnes Annie Matthews, Matthew John Walters
- Location of story:听
- Derby
- Background to story:听
- Civilian
- Article ID:听
- A5165877
- Contributed on:听
- 18 August 2005
This story was submitted to the site by Alison Tebbutt, Derby CVS Action Desk. The author has given her permission and fully understands the site's terms and conditiond.
Nora's father was called up for Military service in the Royal Artillery when she was seven years old. This is a copy of letter he was able to post to her during his time abroad
My Dear Nora,
Just a few lines to say your Daddy is keeping well and going on alright. Hope you are well and had your holidays. Did you have a nice time and were you able to go to Auntie Alice鈥檚? Hope your mother is alright and well and Grandma and Agnes and you are being a good girl. Please remember me to Auntie next door and Grandma Bates. I am now looking after a monkey for someone I suspect you would like one. Pleased you are going on alright at school, what class are you in now? Tell Grandma I am thinking of you all. May God bless you and keep you safe.
With Best love, I remain your loving Daddy
xxxxxxxxxx
Part Two of Nora's story can be found at bbc.co.uk/dna/ww2/a5176640
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