Box 6 Item 02: Letters from Edith S. Thistlethwaite to her mother and sisters, 1 January 1917-9 April 1918 - Page 138
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returning to this place too. They had been at their Station about 6 months so recalled to Base – Of course I've done over 10 months, so over sure to get back. I'm awfully disappointed at leaving them all & should have wept is our hospital had been working. Oh, we did have a horrid time & I cannot imagine how our brave soldiers stick it.
fortunately we got all our patients away safely. No doubt a number will die through being moved. If our camp is shelled much, most of we Sisters, shall get all our most valuable clothing destroyed. My big trunk is full of all my Winter clothing – New costume, Fur & new silk hat, with heaps of my best things. Shall be very hard up if it is destroyed.
If you are thinking of sending me anything I should like some more Tussore bloomers. Have my new