Emma Paulin to Frederick Pauline, 19 June 1918

Emma Paulin to Frederick Pauline, 19 June 1918 [Year derived from envelope postmark]

 

363 Birchfield Road, Perry Barr

June 19^th

Dear Fred,

Received your cable on Monday 17^th very sorry to get the news.  I went at once to the Dudley Road Hospital to see Fred – he had another operation the Thursday previous & is doing well – really looks fine, it is wonderful what these grand boys go through + still keep smiling. Grace and Hilda have gone to see Fred this afternoon.  He sent two passes by post.  Tell Cissie there is I am sure no reason to worry, he seems so well -was writing to you to here.  I got there + enjoying a cigarette.

WE saw the account of Victor’s

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Death in the paper.  Could not believe it, there has been many mistakes made – so waited until I heard something sure before writing to BC.  Fred shewed me the Victoria notices – the dear boy spent his last leave with us + we got very fond of him.  He + Hilda were like two happy children together & I had a real good time, it has upset us very much, feel so sorry for his Dad and Mother, it will be a great blow.  Next time I go to see your boy will ask the sister all particulars & write again.

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My dear Norman was sent back from France with a poisoned thumb, the hospitals there being too full, with serious cases.  He has now rejoined his regiment near Liverpool (1^st Kings Liverpool) his thumb is still very weak, do pray they will keep him in England a little longer – it is all so terrible.  Kindest love to Cissie your loving sister

Emmie

PS Girls just returned, all OK. Fred expects to be up + out in about 3 days.  So I hope it won’t be too long before he will be able

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To stay with us.  He has only 2 inches of tube in his head now & that will be out in 2 days time.  His head is not affected at all – is very pleased at the idea of coming out.  So don’t worry at all

Emmie