Christie Letter 11 February 1917

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Date11 February 1917TypeLetterDescriptionLetter from Rupert Christie to his mother in Berhamphore, Wellington, written from Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England, where Rupert has recently arrived to attend signalling school. Writes about difficulties of journey there and makes disparaging comments regarding British levels of organization. Discusses missing home dinners and having suffered from diarrohea on voyage out. Writes about sharing accommodation with his friend Bob and how they are looking for a new billet due to dissatisfaction with their current one. Mentions 20th Reinforcements still on their way over by boat and the danger of submarine attacks. Talks about town of Dunstable, how English customs are different from New Zealand, and makes disparaging comments about English Royal Engineers.

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CollectionChristie, R. D. (Mrs)

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PeopleChristie, Rupert James (Sapper)PlacesDunstable, Bedfordshire, EnglandSubjectWorld War, 1914-1918

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Christie Letter 11 February 1917