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Ray
Furlong Writes His Father From England
August 1943
Our
fellow townsman, Nick Furlong, has just received
an interesting letter from his son Ray, located
somewhere in England. Under the date of July
15th, he writes:
Dear Dad:
Nothing much to report
except that I am ok. Feeling fine and in the
pink. Working every day, not too hard but enough
to keep occupied. We have a Red Cross hut over
here and we can get a coke or sandwich if we get
there first. Also have a library which has a few
good books, so we can really entertain
ourselves. I have been reading a little
Shakespeare in my spare time. Sometimes it gets
under my skin, but for the want of something
better I make it do.
What is the news from that
part of the country? I suppose you folks are
sweltering in the heat and looking for a shade
tree to get under. Alas, but how we would like
to have some of that which you are trying to
avoid.
Received a letter from Irene
the other day and it was a very welcome missile
to say the least. Her family must keep her
occupied most of the time. She sent Martha a
picture of Lee and he really is a cute
youngster. Martha also sent a letter from
Lorraine. From what I could gather, she
certainly had a splendid time on her trip to
South Dakota. I guess she saw everyone in the
state and had a wonderful time in Denver. I have
written to Lorraine and hope that she answers
soon as it is just like getting a newspaper with
all of the services combined, to receive one of
her letters.
This country is ok, but after
you have seen it that's plenty. We get out on
passes for six hours three times a week. They
allow you a 48-hour pass every two weeks. Every
three months we are supposed to get a four-day
furlough so we get plenty of time off to get
around. I plan to get a leave when
it is due and take a trip to London to see the
mighty city. They say that it is quite an
experience. I think, if I can, I will take a
trip to Scotland so that I will know first hand
if all the things I have read are true.
We have a very safe place
over here. Quiet and restful. So don't worry
about me as I am in good hands. Give my regards
to all the folks around. Love, Ray
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