2/510 Birchfield Rd

Perry Barr

March 31^st [1942]

Dear Wilf 

Received your letter dated Jan. 29^th a week ago- Grace and Hilda have flue, both in bed, at the same time- they have now started work again- so many have had it run down conditions, no doubt, cause it-  Sorry your sugar is rationed, we have been short, but manage somehow.  I had Golden Syrop with my month’s allowance, find a tea spoon in hot milk is fine for porridge (my breakfast dish).  The good thing, especially for large families, bread is not rationed, though a little darker in colour.  We can stand anything, to help win this terrible war- which of course we shall do with the help of our grand allies- God grant it may be soon.  I am still collecting paper and help at home, while the young ones work- That is all I can do now- This is a time where old age is a nuisance.  Hope you are all well.  Love to yourself, George and all your dear ones. Your loving Aunt Emmie