2/510 Birchfield Rd

Perry Barr

B’ham 30^th Dec. [1941]

Dear Wilf

Many thanks for your newsy letter, before I received it, had written to thank you for the grand parcel you sent, hope you get it, but one cannot be certain of anything these days-  The snaps of you all were lovely your girlie is so much like Hilda, as she was at that age, especially the one taken with your boy, he looks a jolly little darling, your wife is very sweet.  I know good looking family, not forgetting yourself of course- a slight change from the last time I saw you.

Sent your letter to Hilda, so expect you will get a letter.  Jerry was over England last night, we had the syrens [sic] prepared to go into my table indoor shelter, but the all clear soon came.  Last winter I went down the cellar next door.  Thank goodness for my table, it takes up nearly half of my room, don’t mind that.  We brought down 3 Jerrys last night.-

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You had asked in your letter about Japan coming in, well the Wily Devils have made a good show so far, but it will be a different tale when our allies your side are ready—

You must excuse, I’m still a bit shaky- the syrens [sic] always upset me- can’t explain it.  I am not afraid, but the morning sound upsets my tummy.  Old age I guess.

Well dear, Hilda will tell you all the news- have not seen her for weeks- I like to be in my own little place and she does not get home, until past black out-

Love to your wife and family

Same to your dear self

From Aunt Emmie