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Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He reminds his mother about the £1 debt to be repaid. Weather has been glorious. They have had a boxing tournament. He is in good health and spirits.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has had no letters but a parcel with 200 cigarettes and tobacco have arrived. Weather is very good. They have a gramophone and he intends to buy one when he returns.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has received 200 cigarettes and a half pound of tobacco, also four letters. They still have the gramophone and a play for entertainment and football. Weather is good.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He received a record number of letters last week - four. Parcels have arrived. He is in good health.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has written to Mrs Pepper. He celebrated his 23rd birthday by eating a whole Red Cross parcel with Bill. He has been playing cricket.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has had no letters in the last week but he received a clothing parcel and tobacco. There is a concert that night plus cricket and ball games. Weather is hot.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has received one letter from his mother. He has been watching football.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has received two letters this week. He will write to Mrs Pepper next week. He has attended a musical comedy.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
Only one letter received this week. He is playing a lot of sport. Despite straining a leg muscle he is in good health.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has had no mail except for parcels. He has been playing pass ball and cricket. He has been sunbathing a lot.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
Seven letters received this week. They have a new play to watch. Lots of sport activity.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has had no mail this week. His friend, Bill has had mail and cigarettes. His health and spirits are good. He is planning a reunion of prisoners of war at home.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has only had one letter that week. He watched a musical comedy last night. He has been playing cricket. Weather has been good.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
Three letters received this week. They have been playing cricket.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
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He apologises for not writing but he has been busy on operations.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
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He writes that they raided Guernsey and it was in the papers. He claimed he shot down a Heinkel 113, his first kill.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
Les writes he is alive and in good health. He is being treated well and the food isn't bad. He is a prisoner in Tripoli.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He will write again once he is moved. Food is good and he is being treated well.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He asks for a razor and letters via the Red Cross. He is well but its been raining a lot.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He asks for a cigarette machine and a diary. His health is good. They are having a sports meeting plus board games, lectures and concerts.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has had no mail from her. Its been raining again. He is rehearsing for a concert party. No sport this week because of the weather.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has had no mail from her. He is in good health and has just received a Red Cross parcel.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He is moving to a new camp at Sulmona. He has received five letters so far. He asks for a fountain pen.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has escaped from the camp and is now with the British Army.
Lettercard from Les Pickford to his mother
He writes he is settled in his new camp but there is a cigarette shortage. He asks for some to be sent. Weather is good but cold in the mornings. There is a library, board games, concerts, lectures and sports.