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  • Creator is exactly "John Mansell"

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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 he has received letters and cigarette parcels. There has been a play and next week, a concert.

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John writes that he has received several letters. He asks about family and friends.

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John writes that this letter is a reply to his Dad's. So far no parcels. He wants to take a BSc but does not want to teach.

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John writes he has received the June parcel. He repeats his previous request for things to be sent. He passed his Spanish exam. He has been working at the theatre with Jimmy.

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John writes he has received two letters. He asks for shorts and swimming trunks for next summer.

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John writes that they have has two falls of snow. He has been studying calculus. He has received cigarettes.The camp has put on two plays.

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John writes that he is a prisoner of war. He asks for a toothbrush and paste, razor blades, underwear, socks, shirts and collars. He also asks for letters and parcels.

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John repeats his request for items to be sent out. He says he is being treated well.

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John has received two letters. He also received a parcel of cigarettes. He is well and asking after family and friends.

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John writes that he has received three more letters.

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John writes that he has received seven letters from his parents. He thanks them for the parcels hat they have sent, but he has not received. There have been concerts at the camp.

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John repeats his request for clothes. He is about to watch a film. He continues to study, in particular Spanish. He asks for chocolate. He is happy.

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John writes thanking for photographs. He has formed a scientific association and is playing rugby. He wishes them a merry christmas.

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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 that he is thinking of them on Christmas day. He has been involved with films at the theatre.

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John writes from Stalag 3A on VE day. He is not sure when he will get home. He is very excited and has lots of plans.

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He is healthy and in good spirits. The educational classes have been temporarily suspended but they have a library. A Red Cross parcel recently arrived and they ate well for once.

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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 mail will be restricted for a month because of Christmas rules. Weather is cold.

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John complains he has only had two letters this month. A sentence has been blacked out by the censor. He asks for a towel.

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John writes that he has had no mail. He watched a film which was old but very funny.

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John writes that he has little news.He has been playing bridge and studying. The weather is still cold. He asks for shoes to be sent.

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John writes that he has received three letter this month plus a parcel of cigarettes. He has been studying and reading.