22/11/1916
Dear Sir, I have again to trouble you about my husband Chas Hughes who is still interned in Fronagh. I put all the facts of his case before you on a previous occasion. I am now finding it impossible to get on with the business as I am not able to collect our debts as I have no power to make them pay me and consequently the people who do business with us are pressing for payment. I cannot get the stock when I haven’t the money to pay what is due and now the letters from my husband who is in the North Camp is taking 4 and 5 days to come. I cannot get any instructions about what to do?
I would feel very grateful if you would use your influence with the authorities on his behalf. He is also in a very poor way with his chest and suffering from time to time with Sciatica, Hope you will do something to have him released.
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