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MBA – Ward 6 – Cheltenham

Dear Matty

let you know this just that I am still alive and well considering my age and the cold weather we have had. I hope you are well and Fred is in work – is it still possible that they are grudging him work in Melton where he is much beloved and his Mother said that his Father was one of the
best men in the world but the world is out if its mind I think but it will be allright when the war is over – have you heard from Arthur and Kath lately. I am longing to see them and the Page 1

dear little children. Please send me their address and I have also reverse taken a longing to see Eddie and Alick do you know if they are alive do try to find them and tell them that I am longing to see them before I die may God grant my desire – there are always some dieing and some coming but I have not seen one who does not want to get our of this place – come and see me and bring me some lollies and salts and I will give you 2/6 –my love to Fred and his Mother and the dear children and

your dear self from Nana Watson

do not forget to send me Arthur’s address

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& do try to get my three sons to write to me – do write soon and tell them the news

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I have not heard from Mrs Bartlette please send me the number of their house

Physical description

Letter written from Robina Watson to her granddaughter Martha Mary Myers at Melton