58372: Letter from 2683 William Albert Wenham to his mother

This is in William's own hand as his arm had recovered enough to write, although his writing is very shaky.

Transcript:

"Absender: Lc. Cpl. WENHAM 2683 5th BATT LINCS REGT

Kriegsgefangenen Lazarett Alexandrinenstr Berlin Germany

[note in different hand, probably date received:] Feb 1st 1917

[postmark:] Berlin 16.1.17

Mrs. Wenham 49 Barcroft St New Cleethorpes Grimsby Lincs

Jan 4/17

Please excuse writing

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"