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Autograph postcard signed to his parents

Continues from E6/4/6. Reports that it is cold but he has enough food and the Red Cross parcels are good. Asks them not to worry. Sends his condolences to Mrs Doulton on her son's wounding.

Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian

Autograph postcard signed to his parents

Follows on from E6/4/20. Hopes for a speedy reunion. Writes that he does not know anything about Captain Williams, as he was Adjutant of the 8th battalion. Mentions that they may be contacted by Mrs Morgan or Mrs Phillips. Asks them not to put his army number on his address.

Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian

Autograph postcard signed to his parents

Writes that he is sitting on his bunk 'with a pipe and three nuns'. Reports that the weather seems to be breaking and he has been taking daily walks. Refers to his participation in 'Charley's Aunt' and the second Symphony Concert.

Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian

Autograph card signed to his parents

Assures them he is well and the weather is good. Wishes he could go punting on the Cam. Refers to the band. Exclaims that Cyril May has just thrown him out of the window.

Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian

Autograph card signed to his parents

Assures them that he is well despite the cold and has been receiving their letters. Mentions that he has heard from Cobban and Charlesworth. Reports that he has been lent ten classical texts. Asks if they have received his band photograph.

Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian

Autograph card signed to his parents

Assures them that the weather is good and he is well. Reports that he has been busy playing in the band and a whitsun carnival is upcoming. Refers to Kath.

Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian

ALS to his parents.

Sends news that he is in a permanent camp. Reports that the weeks travelling through Germany after his capture were hard but he is now properly clothed and feed. Observes the variety of his fellow inmates. Mentions that nearly all the members of his band are in the same camp. Wishes his family a happy Christmas.

Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian

ALS to his parents

Sends news that he has played solo clarinet in the Band and in the incidental music for a performance of Twelfth Night produced by a Johnian with support from the German authorities. Describes Dick Morgan, his companion since their capture. Regrets that they have been temporarily parted but hopes to be together again in the Band compound. Assures his parents that he has enough kit, mentioning Red Cross parcels. Refers to the cold. Hopes to have a birthday cake.

Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian

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