May 4th

Chaubattia
Almora

My dear Mum & Dad

I have posted your letter but find I have time before the Mail goes to acknowledge the parcel which has just arrived. Everything perfect condition, so very many thanks to you both. Nothing turned off a bit, the envelopes getting stuck down from moisture in the pudding was the only defect – not a very big one was it & I have remedied them by unsticking them with water & a knife. Thanks so much also for Pears Encyclopedia. I like the Christening Card.

There ia a rumour of trouble in Ireland, if its true I hope we will punish them properly after the War.

Ever your loving

Jack xxx

Please thank Herbert for his footprint on the “News of the World”