Postcard of No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital Walton on Thames to Edith Collier.
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TRANSCRIPTION:
Dear Edith,
I have not been to see Miss Aglipple [sic] yet, she is in the next ward. I am in No.7. ward. The Dr said wait a bit till it heals. They all say I will be boarded straight away & go by the next Hospital Ship. I suppose Harry will be up for the week end [sic] – will you both be up – lovely grounds here. Stacks of good tucker here will soon blow up. Lets [illeg.]
Bring my watch when you come Edith & a quid if you like.
Dear Edith,
I have not been to see Miss Aglipple [sic] yet, she is in the next ward. I am in No.7. ward. The Dr said wait a bit till it heals. They all say I will be boarded straight away & go by the next Hospital Ship. I suppose Harry will be up for the week end [sic] – will you both be up – lovely grounds here. Stacks of good tucker here will soon blow up. Lets [illeg.]
Bring my watch when you come Edith & a quid if you like.
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Measurements
87 x 137 mm
Media
black and white postcard
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Postcard of the No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital where likely a male relative is recovering from a wound. The letter mentions Miss Ayliffe and also Harry.
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Collection of The Edith Collier Trust, in the permanent care of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui.
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Acquisition Date
Circa 1985
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Accession Number:
A2015/1/105