Description
Catches up with letters cable he has received and discusses problems with mail going missing but suggest that they write as much as possible. He is pleased that they do not have to put stamps on outward mail and it goes through the American consul in Algiers. Mentions possible issue of winter clothing but it would probably not be required at their new location in desert oasis town of Laghouat to which they recently moved. Describes going out through town on first walk since arriving. Mentions mosque, camels, dates, palm trees and English commercial signage. Writes of another internee's recent airmail parcel containing cigarettes, chocolate and sweets and request they try and sent him similar especially with tea included as they have difficulty making sufficient hot drinks and are slightly suspicious of water. Concludes with family and other gossip and suggest that they write to the mother of one of his friends.
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