Letter of Condolence

Date: 26th December 1917

Address: Ramside, Durham

From: Miss Pinkerton

To: Mr.Gray

Dear Mr.Gray

I am most deeply (...) to hear your sad loss. Your son was such a help to us in the hospital and I got to know him so well that when he left we all missed him and the good influence he had. So much.

I hoped that he had not been obliged to return again to the front. He was such a splendid fellow. I shall never forget his patience and pluck, through that long and trying illness - nor the day I went with him to Dr.Maclay's in Newcastle. Whatever they did to him he always saw the bright side and never grumbled.

I feel sure in my own mind that men like that are not taken from us, unless they are headed for higher work on the other side. I know what the loss of such a son must be to you and I pity you from my heart for the lonely and empty days, but it will be a great comfort to you to know, that having lived a good straight life, all will be well with him.

I feel I have lost a real friend. If you have more particulars later, would (you) write and tell me anything you hear, I should feel so grateful.

Sincerely

Miss Pinkerton