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Louise Liers correspondence album, 1911-1919

1918-12-03 Page 4

appeared and by midnight we were just outside the nets at Liverpool. We crossed the bar early Sun morning but it was 7 in the evening  before we finally docked.  Of course we had alarms but I think that we probably never were in any real danger. We were welcomed most enthusiastically by the children at Liverpool. They ran beside the nurses cheering our flag and made us feel very proud to be carrying it.  Another nurse and I remained at the docks until 10:30 to see that all of our baggage was unboarded and properly classified because it would have been hopelessly lost if we hadn't watched it every move. We were taken by auto across the city through the black streets to the Northwestern Hotel where we rejoined the rest of the unit and were served a most delicious dinner at midnight. The English were most cordial and thoughtful and we spoke to some of the waitresses thanking them for serving us at that hour

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appeared and by midnight we were just outside the nets at Liverpool. We crossed the bar early Sun morning but it was 7 in the evening before we finally docked. Of course we had alarms but I think that we probably never were in any real danger. We were welcomed most enthusiastically by the children at Liverpool. They ran beside the nurses cheering our flag and made us feel very proud to be carrying it. Another nurse and I remained at the docks until 10:30 to see that all of our baggage was unboarded and properly classified because it would have been hopelessly lost if we hadn't watched it every move. We were taken by auto across the city through the black streets to the Northwestern Hotel where we rejoined the rest of the unit and were served a most delicious dinner at midnight. The English were most cordial and thoughtful and we spoke to some of the waitresses thanking them for serving us at that hour