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Ifor is thanking his parents for the parcels he has received (a tin of biscuits and a birthday package). A experiment which may be repeated. He has also received £5 and is asking for more to be sent around the 3rd of the month. He is enjoying the books they sent, is well and fairly cheerful. Currently Ifor is exchanging French and German lessons with a man called Harold. He is also getting some grammar work done as well as his reading. Ifor looks forward to hearing from his parents and appreciates all the things they send.

Notes on items received; parcel on 01 September 1915 dated 17 August 1915 from his mum; a parcel from Mrs D. Philipps (Llwydcoed) and Miss(?) M. Jones (Victoria Square); on 02 September 1915 a card from mum dated 27 August 1915; on 03 September parcel containing baked beans and bread (rotten) and a postcard of 26 August 1915. Ifor is still keeping in good health and fine spirits, is able to get work done and fit in a lot of reading. He hopes to see his mother in 12 around 12 months.

He once again sends thanks for the regular postcards and parcels she sends. However he explains that the last 3 loaves of bread send were mildewed. Therefore he made arrangements with Mr Heck in Holland to send a weekly parcel containing bread, butter and cheese. He asks that all future arrangements be made through him and not through Mr Gaston. Ifor expresses his pleasure in hearing about his parent's trip to Bideford, wishing that he had been there.

Sending his gratitude for the splendid and most acceptable parcel she sends him. He apologises for not writing before but explains his correspondence is limited. Ifor says he is keeping well thanks to the parcel her friend and she send. He lists the work he is doing and asks that the Siloa choir be thanked for their kindness.

Ifor sends his thanks for the parcels she sends. Bread comes perfectly from Whiteley's. He asks that she not send eggs(?) again, they have all to be thrown away and they can buy them there. He also requests that his mother sends Bird's or Eiffel Tower lemon powder and baked beans (Heinz).

Sends thanks for parcels, not able to acknowledge as they were not numbered. Thinks he has everything that was sent, though has only received 3 lots of bread. Parcels are irregular though things seem to be settling down. Explains that rice should be better packed and that they should not send oats or tinned fish.

Writes that he appreciates that some special provision will have to be made for individuals who have spent time imprisoned during the war or have been away on military service. However he explains that they cannot draw up a syllabus for an exam when they do not know when it will take place. He also gives advice on what sort of preparation Ifor can take in the meantime, considering his circumstances.

Writes that he understands Mr Evans'reasons for not paying out the bail money demanded of the German authorities. He suggests that if they send word to Ifor that they cannot send payment without saying why, the authorities may see that money won't be sent and release him. Like they have done with the other prisoners.

Writes of the good news he has had of his brother Mervyn; he had been at the front north of Salonika for 3 months and is mainly engaged in map making. He is fortunate in that his job is more interesting and varied than most infantry officers. He then finishes the letter with discussing his disagreement over Mr Evans' statement about European civilisation having turned out to be a fiasco.

He has received a postcard from Ifor L. Evans. A transcript of this card is contained in the letter.

Sending thanks for Mr Evans' recent letter, he is pleased to hear things are going well and hopes he will get his son back soon.

Mr Ken Hardie would like Mr Evans to have a copy of the answers he has received from Sir Edward Grey (not present). S/he also writes that requests for money should not be responded to.

Sending his sympathies for the situation that his son now finds himself.

He writes that he has not yet had a reply to the last card he sent to Ifor. He will write once again today. Mr Heck has been informed by the Dutch Consul that the others have been released against caution, released to be free in the town within the city limits.

Returning Ifor's letter, part of which he has copied and intends to publish in the next school magazine.

Photograph of the camp.

In answer to letter 16th the writer has made enquiries after ILE, first at his hotel Trefser and then at the Criminal Police Headquarters, where he was speedily informed, that ILE, like other nationals of states now at war with Germany - there are Montenegrins, English and some Russians here in Neurenburg - has been interned as a prisoner of war and is currently in the investigatory prison (Barenhoelz Strasse 68), a hygienically excellent new building surrounded by gardens. The writer visited ILE this afternoon. The neat and loveable young man, who was in Neurenburg to study the German language, looked well and healthy, was pleased to be visited and did not have any complaints, except of course his lack of freedom. He can read, work, write and - under supervision - is allowed to correspond - though he did recently have a letter sent by him to a contact in the Netherlands returned as undeliverable. He can eat as he pleases within his means. For a bond of 5000 marks to be deposited at the Kgl. Hauptbank here in Neurenburg, and under the condition that he will not leave or change his place of residence without informing the authorities, he can be released from prison and be allowed to go back to stay at his hotel. I have been informed that the American embassy is already undertaking steps to raise the necessary bounties with English money. These sums naturally will be repaid to the last heller and pfennig at the end of the war. The family of Mr. Evans need to consider whether they wish to do this though ILE was not so sure. The writer assured him that this bond would be as safe in the Kgl. Hauptbank as if it was in the Bank of England. Letter breaks off at this point.

Writes that forwarding letter to Germany is no inconvenience or risk. Even if there was he would still do so for Ifor's parents. He explains that they should not mention anything about the war.

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.