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France: “I do not think I am going back to the Batt yet. Something has turned up for me, but I cannot tell you yet”

Posted on Sunday 18 November, 1917 by John Adams

BEF 18.11.17 My Dear Mother I now take the pleasure of writing a few lines home, hoping it will find yourself and all there still in your usual good health as this leaves myself not too bad at present. I … Continue reading →

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Birmingham: “My leg is in splints to keep it still”

Posted on Tuesday 15 October, 1918 by John Adams

[Undated] [possibly a fragment at the end of a letter?] Please excuse this short note as I cannot sit up in bed long at a time. You see my leg is in splints to keep it still. Well this is … Continue reading →

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Birmingham: “I have still my leg in splints”

Posted on Friday 18 October, 1918 by John Adams

[Probably in Southern General Hospital, Birmingham - see previous letter] 18th October 1918 My Dear Mother Just a few lines in answer to your ever welcome letter which I received alright this evening. And I am glad to know that … Continue reading →

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Dublin: there have been a lot killed this last while

Posted on Tuesday 29 October, 1918 by John Adams

St Patrick Ward Mater Hospital Dublin 29.10.18 My Dear Mother Just a few lines in answer to your ever welcome letter which I received today. And I am glad to know that yourself and all at home are still in … Continue reading →

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Dublin: “I am going on alright and will soon be able to walk about again”

Posted on Wednesday 30 October, 1918 by John Adams

St Patrick’s Ward Mater Hospital Dublin 30.10.18 My Dear Mother Just a few lines in answer to your ever welcome letter of today. Am I am glad to know that all at home are still in good health. I am … Continue reading →

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Dublin: “They are sending all North Men down to Belfast”

Posted on Friday 15 November, 1918 by John Adams

15.11.18 St Patrick’s Ward Mater Hospital Dublin My Dear Mother Just a few lines n answer to your ever welcome letter which I received alright this morning and I am glad to know that all at home are still in … Continue reading →

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Belfast: “Tell Jimmy if he thinks of buying a new pair of boots I shall buy those that he has”

Posted on Monday 18 November, 1918 by John Adams

[undated – probably 18.11.18 – see letter 15.11.18] Ward 7 Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast My Dear Mother Just a line tonight to say I have arrived safe in Belfast. We left Dublin today at 1 o’clock and got here about … Continue reading →

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Belfast: “I am still able to walk about”

Posted on Wednesday 20 November, 1918 by John Adams

20.11.18 Ward 7 Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast My Dear Mother Just a few lines in answer to your ever welcome letter of today. And I am glad to know that all at home are still enjoying their usual good health … Continue reading →

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Belfast: “I wonder if Jimmy intends to go to that Dance”

Posted on Tuesday 14 January, 1919 by John Adams

Royal Victoria Hosp Belfast 14.01.19 My Dear Mother Just a few lines in answer to your every welcome letter of today. And I am glad to know that yourself and all at home are still enjoying your usual good health, … Continue reading →

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