Eighty years ago today Monday 7 July 1941

Received letter from Auntie Mabel, very pleased to hear. Also delighted to get parcel from Mother. A pity that the cake was mildewed and uneatable, but the books and, above all, the feeling that was behind the gift made me feel that there was a lot to live for. Played rugger for the Company in the forwards; won 14-0. A very hard and tiring game.

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