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Follows on from E6/4/17. Reports that for Christmas the prisoners have had Carols, the 'Messiah', a Band concert, a caberet, a pantomime and decorated their barracks. Briefly repeats the content of the his first card from the POW camp, as follows: 'captured Salerno 10th Sept, with all the boys'.

Reports that he has been busy playing and transcribing music, teaching Greek, cooking, planning a chambermusic concert and acting as everyone's confidant. Asks his parents not to send clothes but to send cigarettes, as they are currency in the POW camp. Mentions that he conducted 'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik with a string octet. Refers to correspondence with Sissie. Asks them to tell Sister Gerard that he lost the medal with his identity disks and undertakes to tell the story when he returns home. Sends love to Mrs Rose, Mr Bussey, Francis and Wendy.

Reports that he had a good Christmas and lists what he ate. Reponds to his parents second Christmas letter. Refers to a concert at Maidstone. Thanks Mr Oakden. Writes that 'the boys are all very grieved about Doulton'.

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.

Reports that he is busy, learning Afrikaans and transcribing music for the Chamber music concert. Mentions that he refused direction of the Theatre Orchestra so as not to offend George Beck. Hopes for a letter from his parents. Refers to the cold weather. Praises the Red Cross. Details the POW camp Christmas pantomime. Writes that he gets exercise by going wood collecting. Refers to the funerals which he has attended.

Details his musical engagements: a pantomime, a symphony concert and 'Pygmalion'. Writes about George Beck, the old Band Sergeant. Describes the stove that he and Dick Morgan have built out of a jam tin. Thanks his parents for letters which he is obliged to use 'for an unmmentionable purpose'. Refers to his Greek pupil.

Sends news that the weather is improving and he is busy. Reports that 'Pygmalion' is ongoing and the Symphony Concert was a success. Assures them that he is receiving their letters.

Asks whether they received his band photograph. Hopes to send them further photographs soon. Sends news that 'Pygmalion' was a success and he is playing 'Villanelle' in the Band Concert and 'Lo here the gentle lark' in the Salon Orchestra. Describes the cooking he has done with Dick Morgan, whom he praises. Send greetings to Mr Bussey and Mrs Rose.

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.

Reports that he is determined not to become ill despite the cold. Writes that Jobson, 'the old professional flute player', is telling them stories, and Gus is practising the trumpet in the washhouse. Undertakes to write to Kitty about Lieutenant Gerald Rawling. Sends news that Eric Holmgren, Charlie Osborne and Bill Hall are dead, and Jack Watts is wounded. Sends his love to Mrs Rose and Mr Bussey. Asks whether they received remittance money.