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Birthday letter to David Donaldson from his brother Ian who is living in Basingstoke. Ian writes about their joint efforts to sell a sailing boat the 'White Squall' they all sailed when younger.

From David's brother thanking him for birthday telegram and relating current activities. Catches up with family news. Tells an amusing story about two Women's Auxiliary Air Force members.

From RAF SEAAF. Offers congratulations and mentions David's future is secure. Writes of his activities and catches up with family news.

Christmas card with seasons greetings and writes of life in India including sports and drill. Catches up with family news.

Thanks him for watches and clocks. Hopes he will come for lunch when he comes up for Distinguished Service Order.

Offers congratulations from his aunt in Pangbourne and writes of family news

Written while at home, catches up with family news.

Catches up with family news and writes about current location. Mentioned he pinched some of David's kit and that he is waiting for promotion to come through. Catches up with acquaintances.

Thanks David for telegram at Christmas. Writes of recent activities.

Writes that holiday in Oxford would not be a good idea and relates recent activities including a trip to Marlow. Catches up with acquaintances news and upcoming leave. Catches up with family news and motorcycling difficulty. mentions that all old…

Reports on train journey to Catterick from Eastleigh. Writes about first impressions of army camp.

Written from school; mentions limit on letters and censor. Goes on to describe recent activities.

Written from HQ 14th Army, South East Asia Command where he is now a Captain. Congratulates David on award of bar to Distinguished Service Order and offers banter about his medals. Writes of recent leave and complain of action by Royal Air Force…

Writes about David's new daughter and her naming. Mentions life and activities while in army training and upcoming leave.

Offers some general banter about life and new baby. Goes on to describe aspect of his current life and activities while training in the Army.

Congratulates David on arrival of infant. Writes about his training and offers family banter. Writes about his current life and activities. Sends best wishes.

Written from school; wishes David happy birthday and congratulations on expecting a baby. Offers some banter about prospective child. Commiserates over David's health and writes about what Norman's plans and ambitions for service in the air force.…

Writes of training and life in camp. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.

Writes about uniform being made and banter about joining military. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.

Letter congratulates him on award of Distinguished Service Order and catches up with family news.

Mother writes to David's elder brother Ian who is in Scotland. Contains family and local news. Expresses concern for Ian's welfare.

Family chat

Mother writes enclosing family letters and goes on with family chat and saying that she is on holiday with her sister, Nettie, She expressing some concern about the amount her daughter-in-law has to do looking after her granddaughter. Concludes with…

Mother expresses her delight and pride at hearing the recent news of his second Distinguished Service Order. Writes of father's visit to London and catches up with family/acquaintance news.

Writes of family and elections. Catches up with family news.