White Ensign Flying by Roger Litwiller

Author:Roger Litwiller
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Dundurn
Published: 2014-02-10T16:00:00+00:00

Your airgraph letter arrived on board today. I note that the electric washing machine has been forwarded to Halifax. The procuring of this machine was indeed a praiseworthy achievement on your part and on the part of all that helped.

I only hope that when it is received, that the entire ship’s company will be truly appreciative of the value of the gift and of the work and trouble you and the other good “Trentonian’s” have had in order to procure it for them. They are still getting the most out of the records and as I mentioned in my last letter the selection was inspired as all are popular. I imagine the gramophone and washing machine will be held in Halifax until our return, on account of their bulk. It is hoped that our return is not too far distant but as yet we have no idea of when it will be. The ship’s company are having a much easier time now and a good deal of shore leave. Practically all of them have braved the “doodlebugs” and made a trip to London.

Lieutenant Parrè is, I believe out of hospital now and convalescing up in Scotland. I think his leg is going to be quite alright, but he was rather annoyed at missing the invasion.

I am glad to hear that our ship’s company made an impression in Londonderry that travelled back as far as Trenton. Although they haven’t had a great deal of opportunity to prove their worth in any great fashion, they have worked very hard so far and have become very efficient.

The weather here is very pleasant at this time of year and although we have no 92º of temperature it has been quite warm today. I’m afraid that when the winter comes it will be another matter. The ship hasn’t been tossed about since we came over here so we will all have to get our “sea legs” anew.

Here’s hoping that you are still enjoying your holiday and not working too hard in the garden.[42]

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