06 Aug 1943, W J Carrie's wartime diary

Another I.R.C. letter form came today - of 11/2/43 - lovely - I now know how you were less than 6 months ago.  Ian has had rapid "promotion" - he was in the 3rd XV when he wrote  on 11/10/42  so he must be some lad at rugger.  I find we can send replies to these forms [(the following written above) - wrong again - No can.] so I'll think one out tonight.  How to express all you want to say into 25 words! Of course Joy's exams would go well and I'm so glad Ian got the necessary credits in his O. and C. Certificate.  I was speaking to a man today and he said "Fancy another 2 years of this" - but you must never let your mind dwell on such thoughts - hope on always for an early release.  I hear Dora had a letter but I haven't seen her yet.  I'll write on later.    B.

I've seen Dora - it was the same form  from Ernie Spence - she wrote that he had seen you and that you were "elated  by the good news" -  D.O.K. what that was at the end of January - probably repatriation and you'll long ere this have got weary of waiting - like us - but hope on.   A.I.A.W.   B.