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Transcripts of letters (1 sheet) (a) from H A C Clarke, Glencorse to Faith received 'lovely box of figs', approves of changes to Schoolroom 'I am so glad to hear that Mr Dick is looking well and feeling better, but am sorry to hear he has not succeeded in transferring to the Flying Corps'. Thanks for letters from Johnny 7 September 1915

1915

From: 1915 To: 1915

(b) from Ritta Clarke (H.A.C's sister) 5 Beechwood Place, Dalmennock, Glasgow to Faith her brother and Johnny arrived safely saying how much everyone had taken to Johnny 6 August 1915 (c)from G Charlwood, British Expeditionary Force to Faith glad to hear Faith having rest and change "I know something of your goodness of heart and how you do try to be of real service in this life" ease of straying, expecially when away from home still at Base, hoping for move soon; only 2 months to go before completed 13 years service 'after which I am at liberty to come away' - not sorry firm been taken over by Government, promised old job back 28 August 1915 (d)from Sidney Godinge, convalescent camp Epsom (postscript by Alfred Walls) to Faith glad had such a nice holiday in Scotland hopes soldiers been behaving themselves in her absence alludes to Faith's rubbing the feet of soldiers who had frostbite mentions concert (performers thanked by Lord Kilhally) thanks Faith for her 'loving, motherly care' postscript by Walls - received slip of paper relating to his father (dead many years) himself and his brother 26 August 1915

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Clarke, Harold A C,
Orlebar, Faith,
Dick,
Orlebar, John Hatton Rolt,
Clarke, Ritta,
Charlwood, G,
Godinge, Sidney,
Walls, Alfred,
Kilhally, Lord

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