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76, PORTLAND PLACE,
W.1.

Feb: 14: 19

My dearest wee Mother

All your parcels arrived safely. Very many thanks.
you kind wee body. This decaying family is now in the
following position. Billy & Mr John are quite well, & Billy is in
great spirits. Alastair has a temp & a cold & is a funny red-eyed
red-nosed whiskyfied little man, but he is very merry & doesn't
seem to mind it, Alice's temp. last night was 105 & this
morning 104, but she had a good night, & the doctor is quite pleased
with her. She is simply felled & just sleeps on & on.