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An identity document produced by the Germans during Brian's captivity. It identifies his name and address and where he was shot down.

A letter card sent from Brian's camp. He talks about ice skating and a thaw which gave them time to dig another pond. He complains about Scotsmen playing bagpipes to let in the New Year.
There is also a photograph of 12 prisoners round a table…

He mentions he has not received any mail. One of his colleagues made a cake but it turned soft and they called it a pudding.

He has still had no mail from home. He is in good health and morale.

He has received 30+ letters and a third clothing parcel. He hopes to go travelling once he gets out then take up farming in one of the colonies.

He has been receiving mail from home and friends. He is still talking about taking up farming.

He has received 12 letters in a week. He explains the circumstances of the death of his crew members in the dinghy, the Red Cross had been asking him.

He has many letters from home. He complains that Mair has only sent 10 letters in 21 months. Camp activities are water polo, vegetable gardening and theatre. He talks about going to Australia to check farming.

The card contains news of letters received, his selection for the Welsh Polo and swimming teams. He has grown mushrooms.

He complains he has not received any letters but has started work on the vegetable garden. The swimming pool will be opened in May. He is learning Welsh.

He talks about a play being put on, the vegetable garden and a photograph of the water polo team.