John Haworth Drewry Letters
Letters from John Haworth Drewry to his parents. Learn more.
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of the extra money due me. When I do Mother dear, you may be sure I will fix up the $25 per I said I would send you. I am afraid you will be feeling rather disappointed at my previous report of apparent poverty 12s ($3.00) per day does not seem to be so bad but really living is a good deal higher here than in Canada. I'll quote you some prices here. Butter 2/6 to 4/6 per lb. Eggs (new laid) about 4/6 per doz. when they can be obtained. I priced some good woollen underwear in London and what I wanted sold for 15s a garment (but not to me). Some time when I can get leave I am going to Liverpool to do a little shopping. I believe things are
BC Archives, 93-6553 Box 4 DREWRY FAMILY Selected Correspondence, 1917 – 1919.