FAC159/1/83

Letter: from Richard Dillingham at No 21 Kite & Balloon Section RFC Camp, [France] to Christine Dillingham at Kings Road, Flitwick - writer has just received a letter and photograph of his two children [FAC159/1/84] which he is pleased with, "Its a jolly good one of them and so natural"; - notes that it is the first time he has seen the baby (Richard) since he has been "britched" and how he has grown since he last saw him; - asks did you tell them you were sending me one and what did they say?; - comments he will send the boys some cards as soon as he can; - comments it does not seem possible it can be Easter Sunday today as every day is the same out there; - "I've wondered a good many times today about you and what you would be doing and thought about the Easters we have had"; - hopes they are all having a nice time of Easter and hopes he will be home for the next one; - notes that they are having a busy time and a little excitement sometimes; - comments he didn't finish his duty until nearly one O'clock in the morning; - notes that they are having some better weather and it is quite warm, "This has been the longest winter I've ever known"; - expects she is doing a bit more gardening and that she is not to plant too many potatoes as she wont have room for plants such as Kidney Beans, Brussels, Celery; - comments there is a lot of excitement in the camp; - expects he will be moving again in a day or two; - "With fondest love and kisses to you and the children";

April 1917

From: 1917 To: 1917

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Dillingham, Richard,
Dillingham, Christine,
Dillingham, Ben

CHILDREN, Easter, potatoes, Brussels, weather, celery, Royal Flying Corps, FLITWICK, France