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Henry Thomas Norton - Letters

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  • Description

    Typed transcript of letter to 'Dear Lennie & Jean' [Harry's son Leonard Norton and daughter Jean Norton] from 'Daddy' [Harry Norton] dated 12 September 1916 from 'France' describing his role as an 'N.C.O' in France (1 leaf).

    Extracts of the typed transcript from page 137 read as follows:

    Extract 1

    [Page 137]

    "...We are right in the thick of it again. In the very heart of this Great War. You have read of the great results of the men from the land where Uncle Alfred is in. We are right there now, and will be for some weeks, I expect.

    We are doing splendidly. The big gun fire is terrific & I have my ears plugged with wadding."

    Extract 2

    [Page 137]

    "Well we have given Fritz a shake-up & got him moving for home. I could fill a cart with Souvenirs in a few minutes, but the best one I have, is off a German officer’s belt. A little steel horse shoe buckle. I got this myself & prize it, & will send it home."

  • Other Id

    11546 (Presto content ID)

    MS-2004-16-13-4 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

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  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Henry Thomas Norton - Letters
  • Date
    1916
  • Level of Current Record
    Child
  • Is Part Of

    Henry Thomas Norton - Letters

  • Public Access Text

    [Keywords: Pou Kanohi]

  • Last Update
    07 Dec 2023
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