Family letters from Jack Weatherill to 'everyone' at home, September 1940 - October 1942 Family letters from Jack Weatherill to 'everyone' at home, September 1940 - October 1942. These letters follow the training period of Weatherill's army career, both in England and India. He writes letters, usually on a weekly basis, of four pages or more to the whole family, or 'everyone'. They are often amusing and entertaining and his news usually centres around a small number of topics - the training, food, clothing, the difficulties of transport and how he has spent his leave and leisure time. He often assumes an ironic tone when giving details of the training he receives in Britain, particularily on the army's dictates about polishing boots and buckles. He discusses the merits of various regiments, but is clear that he wants to be an officer in the Indian Army. Many of his letters and envelopes have been numbered and once he is in India some have been marked with the date of receipt. From this it is clear that many of his letters taken six months or more to reach his family. He also does not receive any letters from England until he has been in India for five months. 15/09/1940-12/10/1942