Memories of my mother (Kathleen Danson) have been enhanced by some beautiful love letters which I found only after she and my father (John Weston) had died. They were written not long after their wedding on 18th April 1938 and they cast a different light on my mother who I always thought as someone quite reserved.
My father was what was known in those days as a commercial traveller i.e. sales rep. and covered north west England. He could be away a week at a time calling on businesses in Cumberland and Westmorland.
26/4/28
My Dear John,
My Dear John,
What a long time it seems since you left here Monday morning. I have missed you dear, the days seems so long and empty being all on my own. but I think of you every minute of the day. Peggie came up to see me last night and Edith is coming for tonight and tomorrow [her sisters)]..............
I hope you enjoyed the sandwiches dear, though I meant to put in an apple, but forgot. I have got the wireless on while I am writing, I am so glad we got one, dear, as it keeps me company.............
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Till Friday, dear. God bless you and keep you, Your every loving wife, Kath XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX...
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A blog In honour of National Women's History Month in the USA , Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents "Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts for March". March 8th - Share an entry from a diary, journal or letter from a female ancestor.
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