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Object Name |
Letter |
Title |
Lincoln Frederick Armstrong - Correspondence |
Creator |
Armstong, Lincoln Frederick (1893-1918) |
Description |
Lincoln Frederick (Linc / Link) Armstrong (1893-1918) - Correspondence Canterbury Mounted Rifles 7/1184 (6th Reinforcements) Letter from: Serapeum [Egypt] Address to: My dear people [Digitisation courtesy of Christchurch City Libraries. Transcription by Annabel Armstrong-Clarke. Please Note: Some letters contain language and terminology that reflect the attitudes and beliefs of its time. Some expressions may be considered offensive, racist, or inappropriate by today's standards. They have been preserved in their original form to maintain the historical integrity of the record. We acknowledge the impact such language can have and encourage readers to approach this material with critical awareness of the social and cultural context in which it was created.Letters transcribed as written and include punctuation and spelling errors.] Transcript: Serapeum 20/2/16 My Dear People, It is a fortnight ago since I last wrote, and I am truly sorry, but it really wasn't my fault, because we were taken away a little before we thought for, and as the mail closes at 5, I missed the buss. Last week I received a letter from everyone in the family but old Dawson, and nearly all were written at home, at Christmas time, so you might be able to imagine my joy. I also received a number of snaps of the happy little groups, that Siver took. By jove it was dandy to know that all who could, went home for Christmas, as it would surely make you all forget your sadness for a little while, anyhow, you looked to be having Page 2 a good time according to the photos. That blooming Dawson, I have been wondering what has gone wrong with him as he is the only one I haven't heard from since leaving NZ. Surely the beggar isn't backing his cart out & going sour on me, now that is a bit of a former. If his farm is keeping him as busy as all that, the only thing I can see for it, is that I will have to resign my position here, and go to his assistance "I don't think". You good people over there seem to be worrying a good bit about my letters and papers, but there is absolute no need for it, because everything you have mentioned to me so far I have received. Even the chocolate, socks and cigarettes that were sent when your lost letters were written have come to light already. Page 3 It is quite true that some of the chaps here, don't receive all their mail, in fact, all the Akaroa boys seem to think that some of their stuff has gone astray, but I have not a single thing to complain about. I think this is because my goods are done up so well, because a lot of parcels break open on the way and when the bag is opened here the stuff falls all over the show, and of course the consequence is that the right owners don't get all they should. Another thing is that all my parcels arrive in the best of order, while others are sometimes mouldy, especially cigarettes. In one of Mother's letters to Justin she asked him to take a brothers part, and try to keep me in good spirits, but I can assure you that there is not much need to ask them, as I have a great many good Page 4 friends, who are always too willing to help me along, especially Maurice. He and I left together as great friends and since we have been over here, we have been almost like brothers. Maurice is a fine fellow and if at any time any of you have a little time to spare, I wish you would drop him a line, because he has with his cheery way been a big help to me in my hours of sorrow. Fair dinkum you would laugh till you dropped if you could see him sometimes when a hurried order comes along, because he darts about like a little Frenchman until he gets ready, and then if I am not fixed up, he blows along to give me a hand. In fact I find all the fellows in the C.Y.C. to be a fine lot, and I can't see how a fellow could ever be anything, but in the best of spirits with such a lot. Page 5 Fancy old Joe coming to light with a letter, I got quite a pleasant surprise, as it was such a cheerful one too. I am sending you three photos of Adams, Maurice, and myself, just to show you what a fright I look in my little mustache. I only ordered half a dozen and gave two away to a couple of my friends, so if you think Ida and Win would like one each you can let them have the extra two. I must be off to stables now, so must ring off. Love to all at home. I Remain, Your Loving Son, Link Page 6 Can't find the photos in my hurry, will send them next time. |
People |
Armstrong, Lincoln F. K. (Link) Armstrong, Joseph Ernest Armstrong, Ida Charlotte Armstrong, Mary Angela Winifred (Win) Armstrong, Bert Lelievre, Justin George Lelievre, Maurice James "Chum" Adams, Alec |
Subjects |
Letters World War I Soldiers |
Provenance |
Armstrong family archives. Gift of Jan Shuttleworth and the Armstrong family |
Web Rights |
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-NC/1.0/ |
Collection |
Armstrong Family Archive |
Catalog Number |
2025.20.91 |
Credit line |
Gift of Jan Shuttleworth and the Armstrong family |