Christie Letter 18 February 1917

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DateFebruary 18 1917TypeLetterDescriptionLetter written by Rupert Christie to his mother in Berhamphore, Wellington from Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England. He mentions waiting for replies to his previsous letters. Decribes his change of billet and how please he and Bob Hulbert are. Discusses the diference in how the instructors treat him and Bob and the rest of the class. Mentions the inifighting in the Bristish government and the uproar regarding Sir Douglas Haig. Mentions his shock at the lack of facilities in homes and having to go to the barbers for a bath. Looking forward to an ANZAC dance even though he has a cold.

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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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