Reference
HG12/10/232
Title
Letter to Gertrude later Longuet Higgins from Joseph Wiglesworth. Sent from Winscombe, Somerset.
Date free text
28 July 1916
Production date
From: 1916 To: 1916
Scope and Content
Is writing for Edith who is too low and prostrate to write letters. [Her only child, Godfrey, 2nd Lieutenant in Royal Flying Corps, was killed in action 8 July 1916 near Arras, France]
Thanks for letter of sympathy.
Recieved a telegram of sympathy from the King and Queen, which the writer supposes is sent to the relatives of every officer killed on active service.
Comments about Godfrey's time in the Royal Flying Corps, his death and where he is buried.
Asks if Kathleen might come and stay to keep Edith company.
embargo on the production of this document
Level of description
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