James O'Toole in Shamshuipo:
Sent letter to Alan (Barwell) & 1 yen. There is some talk of them being sent away, hope so, for news of my safety & well being to reach England....
Now allowed to write 25 words on a p.c. twice in three months, to Stanley counting as a turn. Letters come in every Sunday as a rule.
Source:
O'Toole Shamshuipo Diary at
http://www.far-eastern-heroes.org.uk/James_OToole/html/dairy_1943.htm
Note on November 12 O'Toole notes:
Letter from Alan. Very cheerful & fit has heard from home and Betty (Barwell, his wife).
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