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John writes that they have received a YMCA parcel and he chose a diary. The censor has blacked out two sections.

John writes that he has received two letters from his parents. He has been playing rugby and bridge. One sentence has been censored. He asks about family and friends. He wishes his parents a happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.

John writes that everything is the same but the weather is getting colder.

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.

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.

John writes that he has received three more letters.

John is studying maths, science, radio, German and philosophy. He asks for books on these subjects and Ohmav[sic] Light of Asia. He has been keeping busy.

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

He has had no letters from home. He has attended concerts. He wishes his mother happy birthday. He asks about family and friends.

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.

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

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.

John Mansell's notes.

The telegram wishes happy returns. It is annotated 'Telling us he had been recommended for a commission'. There is a post-it note with 'Join up. 17 Oct 1942. [indecipherable] birthday?'.