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Army discharge Handwriting help
« on: Friday 07 February 20 11:54 GMT (UK) »
Hi, can anyone help me work out the handwriting on this letter from my great gran to the army to discharge me grandad think there may be hidden clues I need to trace a great uncle John.

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Carolann

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Re: Army discharge Handwriting help
« Reply #1 on: Friday 07 February 20 21:15 GMT (UK) »
As much as I can read seems to be:

..............................alth
about 8 yea..............the
cause of they servace
.... was inlisted on they 86
regement and ..... on
them when they were
changed to they Rifles
he done six on they
collor and ten on
they reserve and being
a (good?) solder son I
..... your onner will
(understand?) .........
.............................
..............................


.........................................
husbant ... (unfit?) fore (work?)
he is (a?) delecat man
and as give up alltogather
(?) working and my
son (under?) you is my
onely support his wagge
run a pound weekly
I hope your (?)
do what you can fore
me to send him to
me.  I was banned (had?)
out of my home for
nonpayment of reant
if (?) find they
......... inclosed letter
about my husband




Not perfect, but it's the best I can manage
Philip
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Re: Army discharge Handwriting help
« Reply #2 on: Friday 07 February 20 21:48 GMT (UK) »
Thank you that’s a great help