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Telegram to family from Frank Hobbs reporting he is safe and supplying address as Middle East command.

Telegram from Frank Hobbs reporting address is RAF Gilgil, Kenya

Telegram reporting he is fit and well and wishing happy anniversary.

Congratulates her on being good and talks about next leave. Asks questions about her activities in particular swimming.

Apologises for not having written because he has been busy. Writes about bicycle parts he will bring home and what she would like for Christmas, How she is getting on at school and hopes she is helping mummy.

Apologising for no letter and a long time since leave. Writes about shows they have seen and those they will see on next leave and asks how things are going at school.

Writes that he is sorry she has caught mumps and then catches up on family news. Writes of activities on his last leave and encourages her to be good and to do dance lessons.

Wishes her happy birthday and apologises for no card. He has ordered her an air gunner brevet broach. Writes about her party and that mother should give eight kisses for eighth birthday.

On the outside address and stamps. On the inside left a Royal Air Force crest and greetings. On the right a photograph of a Lancaster.

Telegram reporting all is well and address RAF Abu Sueir

Telegram stating that telegram received and letters sent

Acknowledges earlier telegram and reports he's fit and well.

Wishes daughter Barbara a happy birthday