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Mentions correspondence with Tom, Peter and his parents. Tells them that he has sent them a portrait photograph. Reports that his wallet, given to him by George and Dorothy, was stolen, and with it photographs that he planned to send to Betty, Sis, Willie and Mabel, etc. Refers to Wendy and Francis' wedding. Asks whether folk dancing still happens in the old village and mentions that he tried to teach some to the other soldiers. Reports that he is at a rest camp for four days, and he and Gus attended a gramophone recital. Sends news that Osborne had his eyes re-tested and will escape the next battle. Refers to correspondence with Kath who is in an A.A. Battery in the West Country.

Reports that he has just received three of John Crook's letters and is glad of the news. Assures John that he will be able to remember how to play the clarinet when he gets the chance. Mentions that they listened to the final prom on the radio but did not want to go to the Albert Hall without their son. Refers to Mrs Rose, Francis and Wendy's wedding and Mrs Rose's brother Mick, who was best man. Mentions that he does not know what the Home Guard are doing because he never sees them in uniform and Francis does not even have a gun yet. The letter is marked returned because addressee missing.

Exclaims over the four letters that he received from John Crook and comments on his news. Commiserates with John over the iminent loss of his friend, Eric. Hopes he will meet a Johnian sergeant with whom he can talk about Classics. Encourages him to write to Charlesworth. Discusses the Kentish hop and apple picking season. Intends to help Mr Stagg, a local farmer who attended Wellington College. Supposes that the Maidstone Orchestra is suspended, having heard nothing from Sigger. Sends news of Mrs Rose and Mr Bussey. The letter is marked returned because addressee missing.

His father writes assuring him that he considers his part in the war 'manly' compared to academics who have stayed at home. Mentions that the have had news of the invasion of Italy by the Eighth Army and wondered where John was. Refers to the dedication service. Sends news that the hop picking is underway and Miss Flower has just been married. The letter is marked returned because addressee missing.

Wonders where John's unit will be moved. Writes that Kath, Jose and Maureen Gorner [or Govner?] came to stay in the village with Wendy and Francis. They showed an interest in John Crook's photograph. At the time of writing they have returned to 'the old house at Rodenhurst'. Sends news that Mrs Pearce, formerly Miss Flower, has returned from her honeymoon. Mentions that he cannot push his wife so far in her chair as he used to be able to, but they are both well. Refers to a public information film broadcast as which Mrs Dimond charged him with keeping the children quiet. Writes that he has not heard from Tom. Mentions that he will soon resume work at Dulwich [College]. The letter is marked returned because addressee missing.

Tells them that he is a prisoner of war. Writes that all the boys are with him as they stayed with the wounded. Asks them to tell everyone, including Charlesworth and Miss Evans, and to write to him.

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.