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December 20th 1915 - Postcard from Cyril Sladden to his fiancée, Mela Brown Constable

Date
20th December 1915
Correspondence From
Cyril Sladden
Correspondence To
Mela Brown Constable, Sisters' Quarters, University House, Birmingham
Relationship to Letter Addressee
Fiancé
Text of Letter

Dec 20th 1915

Dearest

Last night I took part in a most interesting proceeding which I forbear to describe, though I have little doubts the papers will have plenty to say about it in a day or two. As a result this morning finds me in a place I have not previously been in, enjoying the chance of stretching my legs and walking without turning a corner every five yards. I don't expect to be here long, and anticipate a move to an old familiar spot for a time, probably to spend Christmas there. Subsequent proceedings are wrapped in the usual fog of war; it may be a return to the scene of war I went to when I originally came out.

If the papers do enlighten you, you will understand pretty well why you have lately had so few letters; but I think I can pretty safely promise a great improvement in that in the future. I am hoping we shall get a real good fat Christmas mail in a few days’ time. No letters have been forthcoming lately, but I didn't expect any under the circumstances.

I am splendidly fit, and don't need a rest in the least, but don't object to getting one all the same. It will be nice not to have to turn out for 3 hours or so every night; possibly I may be really busier by day under changed conditions. We have been awfully lucky with weather lately; today is perfect and we can be out in the sun and snooze comfortably with no coats on and one cannot believe Christmas is this week.

As this is not a letter but only a message to report progress, I refrain from mentioning a cheery bit of news I have for your next letter. Please pass my news on to all at home.

Very best love from
Your own
Cyril

Letter Images
Type of Correspondence
Envelope containing a postcard
Location of Document
Imperial War Museum
Record Office Reference
60/98/2