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Reg has received another five letters. He is grateful for the photos that have been sent. He has seen another show.

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Reg has received several letters, total now 43. He has also received a parcel from home. He has seen three more plays and is attending classes.

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Reg has received his first parcel. He is very happy with the 500 cigarettes. In the afternoon he received a second parcel with books.

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Reg says that he thought he would be home by now. He is looking forward to camp Christmas but is not sure what to expect. He has been studying and is looking forward to the next show, a musical comedy written by POWs.

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Reg wishes his family a Happy New Year. He reflects on his existence. They had a show and a dance. He says the Red Cross are more than wonderful.

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Reg writes he has had no recent mail. The weather is grim. The theatre has closed and the school reopens in a week.

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Reg writes that he is at his new camp. He asks his parents to sort out his money. His new camp is more comfortable. Many of the prisoners have been there four years.

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Reg writes that he has only had one letter and no recent news from home. The weather has not been good. He looks forward to going home.

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The letter advises that Reg has been reported by the Red Cross as a prisoner of war.

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The letter advises Reg's father that £5 8 shillings are being deducted from his son's pay to reimburse Germany in case they pay him his arrears.

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The letter advises that now that he is known to be a prisoner of war then the proper paperwork will be forwarded to Germany.

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The letter expresses sadness that Reg is missing.

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The letter is from the father of Reg's pilot. He has just received a telegram saying his son is a prisoner of war.

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The letter regrets to advise that nothing further has been heard about Reg.

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The writer thanks Reg's mother for news of Reg.

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The letter advises that Reg has been commissioned as an officer and arrangements need to be put in place to receive his salary.

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The writer expresses delight that Reg is safe, also his pilot.

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The letter asks if Reg has made private arrangements to send her funds.

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The letter advises that Reg's payment of ten shillings and sixpence will be paid to her from Reg's salary.

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The letter expresses delight that Reg is safe, as is their son and John Bushell.

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Reg's grandfather expresses sadness that Reg is missing after a raid on Berlin. He has sciatica and is struggling.

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Ginger expresses pleasure that Reg has 'landed' safely. His letter was delayed because he was on a mission to bomb the Tirpitz. He talks about family news.

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Enclosed with the letter is a postal order for 5/- for cigarettes for Reg. He asks for news about Reg.

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The letter is from the mother of Ronald Charles Wilson. She is trying to find out if they have heard from Reg in case there has been a confusion about her son, Ronald.

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