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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.

Passes on Mrs Hulbert's news that Tom is in Montreal with his brother, John. Details his orchestral rehersals and teaching at Dulwich College. Exclaims over 'the brilliant form' of John Crook's last two years under Cobban. Mentions a conversation with Gilkes in which he was modest about his son's achievements. The letter is marked returned because addressee is a prisoner of war.

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.

Worries as he has not heard from John for a while. Refers to John's birthday. Writes that there is no news from the village except that they all rush for the newspapers each morning for news of the Eighth and Fifth Armies. Mentions that his wife went into Maidstone to see 'Life and Death of Colonel Blimp' whilst he was at Dulwich College. Hopes that John still has his clarinets.

Sends news that he is playing with the band and will soon join the orchestra, although the instruments are in poor condition. Asks his parents to send messages to Mrs Rose and Mrs Rudland.

Receipt for payment for an advertisement to report John Anthony Crook missing.

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.

Reports that he is occupied in playing the clarinet and reading. Wishes for news from his family. Mentions that he is recognised as medical personnel and so will receive extra letter cards. Sends love to Mrs Rose, Mr Bussey, Francis, Wendy and Gwen.

Remarks that he spent his birthday the previous year in hospital and is spending his current one in prison. Sends news that he now plays Solo Clarinet in the Symphony Orchestra as well as in the Band. Determines, on his return home to 'start repaying' his parents for their 'years of care and sacrifice'. Hopes that they will receive a letter from the wife of his companion in prison, Hugh Morgan. Reassures them that the prison camp is well organised and he is busy reading Gibbon, playing, and transcribing Brahms.

Reports that he has been busy playing the clarinet, reading Greek, washing, collecting wood and cooking. Lists some of the food he has cooked.