Letter from 2683 William Albert Wenham to his mother
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| Author | Wenham, William Albert |
|---|---|
| Title | Letter from 2683 William Albert Wenham to his mother |
| Notes | William's first letter after he moved to Cottbus. Maria and Tom East were his sister and brother-in-law. Transcript: No: 2683 Name: Lc. Cpl. Wenham 5th Batt: Lincs Regt: Comp: British Company Camp of prisoners of war No: I Cottbus Germany Mrs. Wenham 49 Barcroft St New Cleethorpes Grimsby Lincs England Feb 19th Dear Mother. Just a line hoping you are all well, as it leaves me nearly better I am pleased to say. I am anxious waiting to hear from you to know how you are getting along. I also hope Tom is alright yet, you must let me know as soon as possible. Well Dear Mother you must take care of yourself. Will you please notify my regiment as to the change of address. Give my love to Maria Tom and the children xxx. Remember me to all. From Your Ever Loving Son, Billy. xxxxxx |
| Item Date | 19th February 1917 |
| Creation place | Cottbus PoW camp No I, Sielow, Germany |
| File type | Image |
| Item source | Postcard |
| Item medium | Card |
| Content | Postcard |
| Cataloguer | Everett Sharp |
| Copyright | The Great War Archive, University of Oxford / Primary Contributor |
| Digital repository | The Great War Archive, University of Oxford |
| Contributor Name | Gavin Robinson |
| Contributed on the behalf of | Kevin Robinson |
| Reference URL | http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/ww1lit/gwa/document/8731 |
