States that s/he started making enquiries about Ifor upon receipt of his letter of 16 September. Starting with the Hotel Trefzer? where he had been staying and then the criminal police. From the latter s/he learnt that Ifor had been imprisoned as a prisoner of war at the investigation prison (68 Barenschanz? St). S/he visited Ifor there this afternoon; he looked well and in good health, had nothing to complain about except the lack of freedom. He is allowed to read, work and send letters (under surveillance). He can also have what food his means allows him. He'll also be set free upon the payment of 5000 marks (£250) surety, to be deposited in the Royal State Bank. The criminal police has suggested that the matter should be put to Ifor's parents. In the letter it is noted that Ifor has expressed doubts over whether the £250 would be kept safe.
Acknowledges receipt of his valued favour of the 18 instant. As regard to Ifor, he is still detained in Germany. If Mr Harper will supply Ifor's address they will communicate with him and try and obtain information of him for his parents. They will be pleased to render him or his parents any assistance they can.
Something about a reply he has received to a letter about Ifor which he encloses. He hopes that the conditions apply to Ifor (likely some sort of exchange).
A drawing on the back of a postcard depicting what appears to be living accomodation at Ruhleben, possibly Ifor's own quarters. The artist is not known but if not Ifor it's probable that it was someone known to him.
UCW Aberystwyth Military Training Committee Minute Book, November 28 1908 - March 11 1935 (Includes letters, reports from War Office and miscellaneous documents).
Explains that he has delayed writing to her because he had hoped that he would have news that a friend of his (Willy Hesse) would be accompanying him in his tour. However Ifor learnt this morning that he would not be coming. He details the timetable for the rest of the trip to Suhl, which he expects to be in by 08 August. He promises to send a postcard each day but cautions that the postal service from the Bohemian forest is not of the best. Above all his parents should not worry. He supplies some dates and corresponding addresses which he hopes his mother will use to write to him. Ifor sends thanks for items his mother has sent him and provides details of Wechmar. He has spoken almost entirely in German during his holiday and made considerable progress.
Sent from Nuremberg. Ifor arrived by train from Bamberg this afternoon. Rain and slackness prevented him cycling, but fortunately travel in Bavaria is very cheap. He write Nuremberg is a fine old town.
Sent from Nuremberg. Writes that he is spending the day visiting this fine old town (Nuremberg). He explains that the church depicted on the card took him 1.5 hours to visit. He has found a vegetarian restaurant where he lunched in luxury.
ILE brought here (close to Berlin) earlier that same day from Neurenburg. He is well, and has his winter clothes and great coat with him. His friends Hughes and Dale are with him as well.
He says that he was to receive their postcard of the 12th and thanks them for the postal order. He then expresses surprise that their parcels have not arrived and there is no news from Nuremberg as to their whereabouts. Ifor then drops hint that a couple of strong khaki shirts and a pair of breeches would be very suitable for his present circumstances. He also asks for a copy of an annotated edition of twelfth night. Ifor goes on to inform that he is taking lessons in German and spends much of his time playing chess. He then asks his parents for a book on chess match openings before apologising for always asking for things. He finishes by stating he will write to them every Sunday and Wednesday.
Ifor is letting his parents know how pleased he is to have received their parcel of mince pies and a package from Dilys. He asks them to thank the latter but informs them that he has not received anything sent via Mr Gaston. Ifor signs off saying he is in good health and asks that they give his 'faithful hound' a biscuit on his behalf.
Ifor is longing to hear from his parents once again. He lists a number of individuals he has received correspondence from and asks his parents to let them know he will reply to them at a later date. Ifor remarks that no delicacies sent to them after 10 January 1915 will be delivered. He says that Golden Syrup, soup extracts and nut meat would be acceptable. He then asks how everyone is (specifically mentioning Jaden and his grandmother), asks if they have heard any good news and says that he is looking forward to coming home but has little hope.