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Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has received two letters from his parents. He has been playing rugby and bridge. One sentence has been censored. He asks about family and friends. He wishes his parents a happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that they have received a YMCA parcel and he chose a diary. The censor has blacked out two sections.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents and Joy
John writes thanking for photographs. He has formed a scientific association and is playing rugby. He wishes them a merry christmas.
Letter from John Mansell to his family
John complains he has had little mail this month. He asks about Joy and Clive.
Postcard from John Mansell to his family
John writes that mail will be restricted for a month because of Christmas rules. Weather is cold.
Postcard from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has had no mail. He watched a film which was old but very funny.
Letter from John Mansell to his family
John writes that Christmas was good. They had beer and home made wine plus food parcels. He continues to study Spanish and Science. He asks for toothpaste and sunglasses as well as cigarettes.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has received some letters but no parcels. One sentence has been deleted by the censor.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has received several letters. He has been playing hockey and boxing. He has received parcels.
Prisoner of war postcard
A postcard with John Mansell's address at Stalag IIIA.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has received a letter from his parents and a parcel from Towser. He has a Spanish exam in July.
Postcard from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has little news.He has been playing bridge and studying. The weather is still cold. He asks for shoes to be sent.
Postcard from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has received three letter this month plus a parcel of cigarettes. He has been studying and reading.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has had no letters for about a month but he has had a couple of book parcels. His studies continue. He has met a friend from Minehead, in the camp. He is going to a concert that evening.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John has received two letters from his parents and three letters from others. One sentence has been blacked out by the censor. He has had a couple of parcels.
There is a second copy.
There is a second copy.
Postcard from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that letters from his parents have been arriving slowly. He is studying hard.
Letter from John Mansell to Joy
John writes that he has just received her letter. He asks about her family.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has received their letters but no parcels. He has had no contact with fellow crew members except one man who was in hospital.
Postcard from John Mansell to his parents
John writes he has been receiving letters. Weather has become spring like. Some entertainment is coming.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John wishes his dad happy birthday. He has received 200 cigarettes but he doesn't know who sent it. He has been playing hockey.
Postcard to John Mansell's parents
John writes that he has only received one letter. He has watched the same play three times this week, also studying Spanish and playing hockey and bridge.
Postcard from John Mansell to his parents
John writes he has received letters from his parents, friends and a parcel of cigarettes from an unknown sender.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes he has received a letter and photos from his Dad. No parcels, yet. He has been working on a set for a play, plus playing hockey and rugby.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has received letters and 1000 cigarettes and three pounds of tobacco. Some of the packets had no card so he does not know who sent them. He also received a parcel from his parents and asks for pyjamas.
Postcard from John Mansell to his parents
John writes about plays at the theatre, Spanish lessons and playing hockey.