TO: MISS D. HENDERSON C/o PARK HOSPITAL GALA STREET INVERCARGILL NEW ZEALAND

46421 Dvr E.A. Henderson. 18th N.Z. T. T. Coy. N.Z.A.S.C.

2nd N.Z.E.F. M.E.F.

25-10-44 Dear Dorothy, Many thanks for your cable of birthday greetings which i received two days ago. How is the new job going, I suppose you have settled down to it by now. I had an airgraph from Dad the same day as your cable arrived so am going to answer it as soon as I finish this. How is Jock enjoying home life again, I suppose he is having a rather good time. Dad said that you, Maisie and he were at Jock’s welcome home at Drummond, it would be a good show. I have seen Florence but only for a few hours, and in a few days will be sending some postcards. It is a beautiful city, and I climbed to the very top of the cathedral dome, so had a good view. I went up hundreds of stairs, and took about two days to recover, however the view was worth it. I wrote to Russell a couple of weeks ago but so far, have not heard from him. Cheerio and lots of love. Your loving brother. Eric. xxxx