58372: Letter from 2683 William Albert Wenham to his mother

<p dir="ltr">This is in William's own hand as his arm had recovered enough to write, although his writing is very shaky.</p> <p>Transcript:</p> <p>"Absender: Lc. Cpl. WENHAM 2683 5th BATT LINCS REGT</p> <p>Kriegsgefangenen Lazarett Alexandrinenstr Berlin Germany</p> <p>[note in different hand, probably date received:] Feb 1st 1917</p> <p>[postmark:] Berlin 16.1.17</p> <p>Mrs. Wenham 49 Barcroft St New Cleethorpes Grimsby Lincs</p> <p> Jan 4/17</p> <p>Please excuse writing</p> <p>Dear Mother Just a line hoping you are all well as I am getting along champion up to now, I am on my legs now, and my arm is going on famous. You must not worry. I am amongst a lot of British. Give my love to everyone, also wish Tom the best of luck. Love to all from Billy xxxx"</p>