William Ambrose Cull letter diary, 1915-1918 - Page 428
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[Page 428]
[German censor's stamp:
Postprüfungsstelle des Gefangenenlagers
Friedrichsfeld bei Wesel
Geprüft und freigegeben 63]
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Friday 11th I spent about four hours in the chair to-day: two hours in morning & nearly two in the afternoon –
I can stand for three seconds on my good foot, I then get faint and would fall if left without support –
The skin is fast growing over wound; in a fortnight it should be quite healed – The strings (sinews) in front (up front of leg) that lifts leg up and forward are severed, so that I'm unable to lift my leg – I was a little bit doubtful as to whether I should be of much use in the future, but the doctor assures me that the strings will grow to-gother within a few weeks.
Saturday 12th I getting quite myself [again] This morning I was two hours in a [chair] and this afternoon four hours – I felt so
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strong that I asked for crutches; I was then able to walk for a little way on my "Pat". The weather is just splendid now – beautiful and warm –
13th – About five hours in the chair to-day and quite a nice little walk on crutches. I have no news what-ever that I may write about so shall conclude with fondest love and kisses.
Your aff. and loving son & bro.
Bill
14-5-17 – I find that mail does not go until tomorrow – Great wonders – my leg is getting [in working] order again; I am able to lift it [up and forw]ard as if for walking – In a week I [reckon to] be able to walk with the aid of a stick.
Love & kisses
Bill