Letter from John Mansell to his parents
Title
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
Description
John writes he has received letters and cigarette parcels. There has been a play and next week, a concert.
Creator
Date
1944-10-10
Temporal Coverage
Language
Format
One handwritten sheet
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Contributor
Identifier
SMansellEJ132971v10060
Transcription
OCT. 10th. 1944
My dear Mum and Dad, During the last few days from you letters June 12, July 5, 25 and 29th, and one from Joy of June 12. also a couple from Sheila. I have been receiving your Rothman’s parcels, but they are taking quite a long time. I HAVE received your December parcel, also the uniform one, but no others. Very glad to hear about the bank balance and all the other news – very sorry to hear about Jimmy Webber – remember me to the chaps who can remember me! also 5AK. So glad to hear that “Robbie” has been getting some cigarettes from you – Jack Bell, who is in my hut, was very pleased to hear about Madeleine & is looking forward to the photograph. I have just had a note telling me that Joad and Jean’s books are on the way. Last week in the Theater we had “French without Tears” it was very good, - this week there is a Band Show and we have complete programme up to Christmas – Here’s hoping we won’t have to use it. My Spanish exam has not turned up yet – but maybe I’ll be able to take it in England. The weather hasn’t been soon good lately but I guess I can’t grumble. The photographs were wizard & those of Joy and Clive in the garden were really delightful, - she doesn’t look a day over eighteen. The question re. my first days in England is a delicate one! However more hereafter. Must stop, Tons of Love to all, John.
M.
My dear Mum and Dad, During the last few days from you letters June 12, July 5, 25 and 29th, and one from Joy of June 12. also a couple from Sheila. I have been receiving your Rothman’s parcels, but they are taking quite a long time. I HAVE received your December parcel, also the uniform one, but no others. Very glad to hear about the bank balance and all the other news – very sorry to hear about Jimmy Webber – remember me to the chaps who can remember me! also 5AK. So glad to hear that “Robbie” has been getting some cigarettes from you – Jack Bell, who is in my hut, was very pleased to hear about Madeleine & is looking forward to the photograph. I have just had a note telling me that Joad and Jean’s books are on the way. Last week in the Theater we had “French without Tears” it was very good, - this week there is a Band Show and we have complete programme up to Christmas – Here’s hoping we won’t have to use it. My Spanish exam has not turned up yet – but maybe I’ll be able to take it in England. The weather hasn’t been soon good lately but I guess I can’t grumble. The photographs were wizard & those of Joy and Clive in the garden were really delightful, - she doesn’t look a day over eighteen. The question re. my first days in England is a delicate one! However more hereafter. Must stop, Tons of Love to all, John.
M.
Collection
Citation
John Mansell, “Letter from John Mansell to his parents,” IBCC Digital Archive, accessed June 14, 2025, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/collections/document/49312.