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Mary Churchill to W. Averell Harriman, November 27, 1941
Britain set an example for the United States by mobilizing its women for war. This letter to Averell Harriman is from Churchill's daughter Mary, who had joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service and served with an antiaircraft unit: "Tomorrow I go back to my regiment—and I feel a little sad to leave Mummie and Papa; but I have no regrets—and I know now that (for once!) my first emotion about joining up was right." |
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Object Details:
Holograph letter. Manuscript Division, Library of Congress (141)
Related Theme:
World War II
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Transcript:
27 November 1941
Dear Averill,
Thank you very many times for the wonderful party. It was so lovely to see you again - and it was very sweet of you to give me such a gay, delightful evening.
Tomorrow I go back to my regiment - and I feel a little sad to leave Mummie & Papa; but I have no regrets - and I know now that (for once!) my first emotion about joining up was right.
I do hope I shall see you again when I come home once more on leave.
Again - thank you very much for a lovely party.
Yours affectionately,
Mary |
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