Item 01: Fred Hamilton-Kenny letter diary, 29 August-19 October 1914 - Page 8
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[Page 8]
I'll get a chance to post this -
All has gone very well so far - No hitch - Our boat is very slow & that's a draw back -
Keep this epistle of mine & number it for I may want to refer to it - I want to get a knowledge of & be able to express that knowledge about the finest navy amp; the biggest navy of all time. We are a humble unit but our chaps of course know the ropes & I'm here to learn all I can of men & ships & war - They say our two submarines are the finest in the navy - & that the Commanders Besant & Stoker are two very fine sailors & fighters -
I think of you all & what's going on at my little home - Kiss the children & tell Rawdon I'm always thinking of him & trust he's a fine boy
& learning to be punctual & generous & to help you & Maidie - don't forget a quiet pony - Maidie is a fine girl & will come on all right - We are all cheerful optimists on the Upolu & the world goes all the better with us because of the cheeriness of everyone - Goodbye - Don't talk about our equipment & be vy - careful not to tell the press anything -
No leave allowed - (2 pm) -
Your lvg husband
Fred