Harrogate Herald - 17th January 1917

Letters

Driver H Coates writes : 

Just a few lines hoping to find you in the best of health, as it leaves me OK at present. I am sorry I did not get up to see you when I was at home on leave. I had a very good time indeed. I spent Xmas at home, also New Year, so I think I was one of the lucky ones. Anyhow, I found it a change after my long spell. I also wish to thank you for papers, which you have so kindly forwarded to me. I hope the next leave I have will be the final one. I sincerely hope this is the last winter out here. I prefer the dear old Motherland round the fire. I must thank you once again for the papers, wishing it and you and its readers every success.

Harrogate Herald - 4th April 1917

Driver H Coates writes : 

I now take the opportunity of writing you these few lines, hoping they will find you quite well, as it leaves myself OK at present. I wish to thank you for your kindness in getting me the melodeon. I think it very kind indeed of Miss Ward to send it. It will help to pass many weary hours away. I think if we got some nice weather the job would soon be over. I have received your paper today, and I wish to thank you for it and all others which you have been so kind to send. I always look forward to it.