Henry Thomas Norton - Letters

Contains photocopied material. Typed transcript (photocopy) of a letter from Harry Norton, France, to his son, dated 29 May 1916.

The text, which is taken from page 87, reads as follows:

"My dear Son

Be good to Mother. She is, and always will be your Best Friend. Trust & tell her Everything, especially if you are doubtful of any word, action or deed. Do not forget. Train yourself to be a Gentleman worthy of the name. Start now Its up to you to take my place. God Bless you my Laddie.

Your loving

Soldier Daddy

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It's lovely to see our shells smashing into the Germans"