843 Dunbarton Rd
Dalmuir, Scotland
November 15, 1918
My Darling Son,
Boo and Jeannette got your letter written on Friday last. We too heard on Thursday afternoon that the war was over, and were very disappointed to hear on Friday morning that it was not so, but on Monday we made up for that. Of course when the word came on Monday about 11:30 the shipyard emptied at once, and I came home to find Eric waiting for me. Such a joyful surprise, it made it a real Victory day for us. I have had four telegrams and several letters of congratulations on your getting the DFC and that you and Eric have come out of the war safe. I would have written to you on Monday but I have been expecting you to walk in every day. Then someone said yesterday that leave was stopped in the meantime so I don’t know what to think. Eric is crossing to Ireland on Tuesday night, unless you come, if so, he will stay here.
Well we have had a glorious victory and we deserve it, I am proud to think my two boys helped and thankful to God you have both come through un-mamed and unwounded.
Eric is very fit but has got a cold since he arrived. There have been great rejoices in Glasgow, and the shipyard has been empty all week. They won’t start until Monday. Eric was right in front of ???? when he came away, and is sorry his leave did not come two days later then he would have been in at the last shot, however, I am just as glad as it would have been hard luck if he had been knocked out just at the last. We are wondering what you are going to do, but I suppose they will not demolish the air force for some time, however, hurry home we are dying to see you and congratulate you ourselves. All join me in much love to my dear boy.
Your loving Mother
