Letter to EMC written by her brother Reg Collier, dated 14 October 1916.
Reg Collier, Author
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Sling Camp
Salisbury
14th October 16
Dear Edith
I am very sorry I am unable to get up to see you & Hal as I am going over to France on Tuesday or thereabouts which we did not expect so soon.
Well Edith Baddeley Holdaway & I are sending up some clothing to you in a bag, hang the coat & pants, up anywhere, & anything that I want you can send over to me such as cigarettes odds & ends & a few lollies etc. socks I hope you don’t have to go back before the winter& if you do would Mrs Proctor mind keeping it & leave the money with Fannie & she could send anything that is wanted.
I sent you a telegram this morning (Saturday) saying I was going to France, but they say it will be delayed for a few days also one to Uncle Fred. Will you write to Aunt Ada & Marion as they have given such little notice in all probability it will be tomorrow night & wont have time to write, also Popsie as she asked me to leave my address with her its very good of her to send so many things to me.
According to last letter from home Harry will be a long time yet & he will have to do a lot of training hear [sic] & rough weather is now coming on.
Well Edith there is nothing much more to say, my leave was again cancelled after paying my fare, tell them all that I haven’t time to write & remember me to them l will close now with kind regards to Hal with much love & kisses to yourself
I remain
Your loving brother
Reg.
Don’t forget to scratch a few letters for a bit of company
Don’t loose [sic] my fountain pen
Love from Reg
My address will be the same
Socks thick every fortnight
12747
Gunner [illeg] R [illeg]
NZFA 13th Rfts
France
Sling Camp
Salisbury
14th October 16
Dear Edith
I am very sorry I am unable to get up to see you & Hal as I am going over to France on Tuesday or thereabouts which we did not expect so soon.
Well Edith Baddeley Holdaway & I are sending up some clothing to you in a bag, hang the coat & pants, up anywhere, & anything that I want you can send over to me such as cigarettes odds & ends & a few lollies etc. socks I hope you don’t have to go back before the winter& if you do would Mrs Proctor mind keeping it & leave the money with Fannie & she could send anything that is wanted.
I sent you a telegram this morning (Saturday) saying I was going to France, but they say it will be delayed for a few days also one to Uncle Fred. Will you write to Aunt Ada & Marion as they have given such little notice in all probability it will be tomorrow night & wont have time to write, also Popsie as she asked me to leave my address with her its very good of her to send so many things to me.
According to last letter from home Harry will be a long time yet & he will have to do a lot of training hear [sic] & rough weather is now coming on.
Well Edith there is nothing much more to say, my leave was again cancelled after paying my fare, tell them all that I haven’t time to write & remember me to them l will close now with kind regards to Hal with much love & kisses to yourself
I remain
Your loving brother
Reg.
Don’t forget to scratch a few letters for a bit of company
Don’t loose [sic] my fountain pen
Love from Reg
My address will be the same
Socks thick every fortnight
12747
Gunner [illeg] R [illeg]
NZFA 13th Rfts
France
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Measurements
257 x 202mm
Description
Letter to EMC written by her brother Reg Collier, dated 14 October 1916. Written single sided on two sheets of lined paper.
Credit Line
Collection of The Edith Collier Trust, in the permanent care of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui.
Collection Type
Archives
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Acquisition Date
Circa 1985