Rutherglen Historical Society
Letter, Goff Buchan, 28/02/1918 (Exact)
... Godfrey Buchan... buchan world war 1 Godfrey Buchan 3rd Lighthorse 8th Lighthorse ...
Found in a tobacco tin by David Gillespie in a house near the water tower. Not known who Goff Buchan was.
Goff Buchan has now been identified. See comment below.Pencil written letter, one page on one side on yellowing lined paper and tobacco tin in which it was found. Tin contained at one time Happy Thoughts TobaccoLetter: "Palestine / 28 Feb 1918 / Alick / Your welcome card just arrived. Pleased to hear you are doing well. That's not a very appropriate card to send to a fellow out on this desert where he never sees a woman. But it caused some fun. Well Jack Old Boy, I am in hospital at present with a crook knee caused through that gentle sport called football, but will soon be out. I didn't get that parcel [Dougie?] sent. I would have liked to have got it too, but never mind, better luck next time. Well, remember me to all the boys. Give my love to all at home. / Your Loving Brother / Goff Buchan"letter from soldier, goff buchan, world war 1, godfrey buchan, 3rd lighthorse, 8th lighthorse, alexander buchan, alick buchan, buchan family, world war i, ww1, wwi