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  • Creator is exactly "John Mansell"

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John writes that he has had no letters for about a month but he has had a couple of book parcels. His studies continue. He has met a friend from Minehead, in the camp. He is going to a concert that evening.

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John has received two letters from his parents and three letters from others. One sentence has been blacked out by the censor. He has had a couple of parcels.
There is a second copy.

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John writes that letters from his parents have been arriving slowly. He is studying hard.

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John writes that he has just received her letter. He asks about her family.

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John writes that he has received their letters but no parcels. He has had no contact with fellow crew members except one man who was in hospital.

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John writes he has been receiving letters. Weather has become spring like. Some entertainment is coming.

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John wishes his dad happy birthday. He has received 200 cigarettes but he doesn't know who sent it. He has been playing hockey.

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John writes that he has only received one letter. He has watched the same play three times this week, also studying Spanish and playing hockey and bridge.

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John writes he has received letters from his parents, friends and a parcel of cigarettes from an unknown sender.

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John writes he has received a letter and photos from his Dad. No parcels, yet. He has been working on a set for a play, plus playing hockey and rugby.

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John writes that he has received letters and 1000 cigarettes and three pounds of tobacco. Some of the packets had no card so he does not know who sent them. He also received a parcel from his parents and asks for pyjamas.

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John writes about plays at the theatre, Spanish lessons and playing hockey.

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John writes wishing his mother and Joy happy birthday. He has not had much mail. He is playing hockey, studying Spanish and hoping to be home by Christmas.

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John writes thanking his parents for their letter. He talks about friends.

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John writes that he has received a letter from his Dad and some from friends. He has received cigarettes from the British Legion. The camp garden is producing carrots, lettuce and onions.

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John writes that he has received several letters from his parents, family and friends. He talks about family and friends.

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John writes he has received several letters from his parents and Sheila, but no parcels. He asks about relations.

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John writes that he has received letters and photographs from his parents.

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John writes that he has had no mail. He now works as theatre electrician and projectionist. He writes about family and friends.

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John writes that he has little knews [sic]. He and Jimmy are now in charge of theatre lighting.

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John writes that he has received very little mail but his books are on the way. He and Jimmy have been working in the theatre. The weather is hot and he has no parcels since March.

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John writes wishing his mother a happy birthday. He received a single letter, from his father, with photographs. A sentence has been blacked out by the censor. Several words have been underlined.

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John writes that he is shocked Sheila is married. He looks forward to coming home.

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John writes that little has happened. There have been musical recitals. Some words have been blacked out by the censor.