Letter · 7 Jul 1915 · Wellington, New Zealand

An errand of mercy


From
Charlotte Le Gallais
To
Charles 'Sonnie' Gardner, Sweetheart
Sent from
Wellington, New Zealand
Date
7 July 1915

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"The ship is beautiful. 'The New Zealand Hospital Ship' it is and has been subscribed to by all the people of New Zealand and she is a great white huge monster - three great red crosses on either side and green stripes - she just looks like what she is - an errand of mercy for all you men - and very proud I am to be one of the staff"

"Its wonderful to think I am going on the ship 10 nurses to remain on board and 80 others are going to England to Military Hospitals and are travelling on ship."

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