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Postcard from John Mansell to his family
John complains he has only had two letters this month. A sentence has been blacked out by the censor. He asks for a towel.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has received several letters. He asks about family and friends.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes he has received letters and cigarette parcels. There has been a play and next week, a concert.
Postcard from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has no news.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he is shocked Sheila is married. He looks forward to coming home.
Letter from John Mansell to his mother
John writes wishing his mother a happy birthday. He received a single letter, from his father, with photographs. A sentence has been blacked out by the censor. Several words have been underlined.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has received very little mail but his books are on the way. He and Jimmy have been working in the theatre. The weather is hot and he has no parcels since March.
Postcard from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has little knews [sic]. He and Jimmy are now in charge of theatre lighting.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has had no mail. He now works as theatre electrician and projectionist. He writes about family and friends.
Postcard from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has received letters and photographs from his parents.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes he has received several letters from his parents and Sheila, but no parcels. He asks about relations.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents and Joy
John writes that he has received several letters from his parents, family and friends. He talks about family and friends.
Invoice to John Mansell's father from Hachette Booksellers
The invoice is for five books to be sent to John at Stalag Luft 3.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents and Joy
John writes that he has received a letter from his Dad and some from friends. He has received cigarettes from the British Legion. The camp garden is producing carrots, lettuce and onions.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes thanking his parents for their letter. He talks about friends.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes wishing his mother and Joy happy birthday. He has not had much mail. He is playing hockey, studying Spanish and hoping to be home by Christmas.
Postcard to John Mansell's mother from Bernard Cooksley
Bernard writes that he is pleased John is OK and thanks her for the cigarettes.
The censor has blacked out one or two words.
[Bernard was a crew mate of John]
The censor has blacked out one or two words.
[Bernard was a crew mate of John]
Postcard from John Mansell to his parents
John writes about plays at the theatre, Spanish lessons and playing hockey.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.