Dear Emmie It has been a wet day today and I see by the papers that the people in London are clapping their hands as it is anti-air raid weather. We are on a big “stunt” tomorrow a retreat from Colchester: it will take all day so I don’t know whether I will get time to write. I think we get our rise tomorrow; we can all do with it. Love from Will.
Dear Emmie I am just writing you a card as I havn’t had a letter from you today. I think it must be due to the raids that the post is delayed. All letters are coming in late. Today we had an air raid warning an we could hear the gun going off. We have had to turn our lights out every night for about a week. We are playing the band for a 3 ½ hours route march tomorrow so think of me between 9AM and 12.30. I see by the papers that you have been having a lively time but hope & trust that you will be kept safe from any harm. I went to the pictures last night and saw Charlie. C. It reminded me very much of Pykes Circuit, Seven Sisters Rd where we sometimes went. I now conclude Much Love Will x
Dearest Will, We are all saved at home, but what a time we’ve been through I can never express. Do not worry now though, it is all over for this night. God bless & protect you, will. Love from your own Emmie
Dear Emmie We have just arrived at St Botolphs one station past Colchester. I do not know the name of our barracks yet. At 7.15.o’cl. this morning I passed York Road over Maden Lane bridge. I did feel wild. so near and yet so far. A lot of boys were in the same position. Will write letter as soon as poss Best Love Will.
Dear Emmie Just a card to let you know that we are leaving Aldershot tomorrow at about 3.AM. I will let you know my new address as soon as poss. We are playing at the 98th T.R.B. Officers’ Mess tonight. I now conclude Best Love Will x
Dear Emmie Do not come if it is raining Sunday morning because it would be the same as last time. I will be at the Station wet or fine. Please bring “Nights of Gladness” and “Secrets” from home if you come. Love Will
Dear Will Just to let you know we are all safe. Air Raid last night as perhaps you have heard, very near us too. Letter following. Love from Emmie.
Dear Will, Just a card to let you know I am at Brighton, the weather is topping. Love from Emmie
Dear Emmie, Dear Will 