Miss D. Henderson c/o Park Hospital Gala St Invercargill New Zealand

46421 Dvr E.A. Henderson 17th N.Z. Gen Tpt Coy 2nd N.Z.E.F. M.E.F

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Dear Dorothy, I received your airmail letter card dated 14th Jan last night and was very pleased to hear from you. When you go into see Ray Dell give him my regards, I suppose he will be married by now. How is Hugh doing, I was surprised to hear he was in hospital, tell him I was asking for him, I suppose his tonsils will be out by the time you get this. How is Pop getting on with the boils I hope he has got rid of them. So the night nurse sends her love, good show, give her mine in return. About a week ago I sent a parcel home, addressed to Mum with a small souvenir each for you, in it, so they will let you know as soon as it arrives and you can get yours. I sent you a butterfly brooch, made of philagree (sic), and which I bought in the “Mousky”, the native markets of Cairo. I saw this philagree stuff being made in a factory and it was very interesting. The butterfly

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brooches and other ornaments are made if fine silver wire. While in the factory I had a solid lump of gold in my hand, it was small very heavy and worth over £200, I felt very rich for a couple of seconds. A soon as I finish this I am going into Cairo, with my truck, to bring leave chaps back to camp, and will probably have to do three or four trips, so I will not be getting into the old cot until after midnight. Jim Lennox and Mark Blackie both send their regards to all of you at home. I am going to the pictures (in camp) with them, tomorrow night. I have not heard from George Troon since he went to Italy recently, but will be getting a note, any day now. I had a letter from a mate in Advance Base last night, and he said they had over a foot of snow. I am glad I am over here. Will have to say cheerio now old dear, space is limited. Lots of love and kisses and good luck. Your loving brother. Eric