Postcard from John Valentine to his wife Ursula

Postcard from John Valentine to his wife Ursula

Number 3. Writes that he has now settled in permanent camp. Feels weak and depressed but this will pass. Shares room with three Dutchmen, one of whom has relative close to her in England. He request she call on relative. Wished she could sent food - not possible. Sends love to her and daughter Frances.

1942-06-15

Two sided handwritten postcard

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Mrs U.M. Valentine
Lido
Tenterden Grove
Hendon, London N W 4
England
From
John R.M. Valentine
M-Stammlager Luft 3
Deutchland

Censor stamps P.W. 3313 Gerpruft 32

No 3 15/6/42
Am now settling down in permanent camp but not yet used to new standard of living. Feeling weak physically, depressed mentally but that will pass. I share a room with three Dutchmen, one of them Hans Lensing has an uncle named Jansen living at Royston, Tenterden Grove. Would you call on him. Wish you could send food but that’s impossible. Always thinking of you and Frances and hoping you are both fit. Yours for always, John