A Family History of the Illustrious, Notorious and Eccentric Lloyds of Birmingham, Brigstock and Pipewell Hall - Flipbook - Page 168
M.S. Ryder F.A.N.Y.
No. 1. Special Force
CMF
Mrs Lloyd
you will forgive a complete stranger writing to you, but I thought you might like a small inadequate note from
e who has seen Timothy recently, and knew his feelings and ideas about life out here.
h I have only known him since last November (we happened to be on the same ship as him and several others in the
rigade). I saw him in hospital when he had impetigo and the convalescent home is very near, so he was able to come
quently, and we all 3 the other F.A.N.Y.9s here 3 feel most gratified that he said this place was so like home and
h a friendly atmosphere. These Trulli houses are certainly fascinating and the scenery glorious in this lovely weather.
y Timmy hired a pony and trap, and we explored the local small towns with their churches etc. In a pottery shop he
you a queer earthenware bottle for vino. I do hope the parcel reached England safely (a special top was made for it by
old peasant) also a macaroni pin and almonds.
loved Italy, he told me of his visit with you before the war, and the cow bells specially reminded him. He definitely
ed to fight here than in France, and I know he died in a beautiful part of the country. His interest and enthusiasm
ything was unbounded. Tim had great ideals and his ideas on life were indeed good ones 3 partly, I9m sure because
emendous religious faith. What a splendid example he and others like him are, and they inspire one to go on through
terrible tragedy of war.
ke frequently about his large family, particularly of the happy days at home when his father was alive, and expressed
about you being so busy. I realise very well what a large house and no servants mean in wartime, as my mother is
the same difficulties.
r any details when I see his friends, probably in Florence, I will of course write again, meanwhile this letter needs no
I merely wanted to let you know how missed he is by countless friends and to offer my deepest sympathy.
incerely,
Ryder
