Box 6 Item 02: Letters from Edith S. Thistlethwaite to her mother and sisters, 1 January 1917-9 April 1918 - Page 49
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get a move, which I shall be very, very, sorry to leave C.C.S.
Now for some news – We are promoted to Sisters now, so Dorothy, Kelly & I are very delighted. Believe it begins from April 4th, so shall get 2/6 a day extra – not too bad.
I think I shall try & put it into a Bank in London in case I need any while there.
Dorothy is awfully excited about it; of course it was time we got it, 2 years now On Active Service.
We have been a bit quieter for a few days, so I've had two days off-duty – had a sore throat, & Col. C. did not want to let me go, so managed to give me a rest & I'm quite alright now. Shall be on duty to-morrow.
24.4.17
Could not finish this yesterday, some visitors arrived & I had to help entertain. Am on duty to-day & feel splendid, my voice is better. These last 2 days have been beautiful sunshine & much warmer. The Spring will be