Item 01: Malcolm Shore Stanley correspondence, 8 December 1916-28 October 1918 - Page 412
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[Page 412]
82 Whitelake Avenue
Flixton, Manchester.
October. 19th. 1918.
My dear Malcolm.
We were very much surprised and extremely sorry to learn from Auntie's letter - which arrived yesterday - that you have been so very ill in Hospital. Believe me when I say that we had no idea that it was anything more serious than an ordinary attack of the "FLU", which we thought you had got rid of by now, and that you were back in FRANCE. We sincerely hope you are now on the mend, and that you will soon be your old self again.
I have a letter in front of me now, which I have written bit by bit every day this week and was practically ready for posting to FRANCE, and would have sent this morning, but for Auntie's letter. Buck up Malcolm! old sport; get strong as soon as you can, for I know you would like to be back to see the end of old Fritz. Its splendid news we are having lately, and somehow I don't think the war will last much longer - and I would like you to be in at the death.
Now, please excuse more this morning, as I am extremely busy, but I just wanted to drop you a line. Again trusting you are gradually improving.
With love from all at home,
Yours affectionately
Nathaniel & Emily
Give our love to Auntie & Uncle and all at home. N.S.