Letter from Private J. Congdon to Ruth Shine about life in the British army in France such as how he has pieces of shrapnel and bullets which he hopes to bring home, his belief that the war will continue for a "long time", his experience of being fired at by a German battery, and discussing the death of her dog and the need for a new one,

1914 December 25.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Congdon, J., Private
Contributors: Shine, Ruth, 1880-1959
In collection: Sir Hugh Lane and Ruth Shine Papers, ca. 1880-ca. 1970
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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Notes:Manuscript in pencil and black pen on blank paper.

Envelope addressed to: "Mrs R. Shine / 100 Cheyne Walk / Chelsea / London / England" and letter addressed from: "France".

Envelope stamped in red: "Passed by No 1830 Censor".

Item 3 is a Christmas card in an envelope "from the Princess Mary and all friends at home".

Physical description: 1 item (7 pages and 2 envelopes and a Christmas card).

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