A short letter this time, but it is clear that Frank is receiving plenty of letters although he appears somewhat tired of writing replies. Also good to see he has been sent plenty of food.

16/12/39

881937 Gnr.Faulkner
157 HAA Battery RA
53rd HAA Regt. R.A.
British Expeditionary Force.

NOTE Quit A.A.S.F.


Dear Dad,

This is only a brief line and is intended to reassure you that I'm o.k.

Really I have not had much time for writing lately but will do so in answer to your letter of the 6th and the parcels both of which arrived absolutely intact. Thanks very much for all your trouble (and Edie’s and Ernie's).

I've been extremely lucky just lately as regards mail. A parcel and letter from Auntie Nellie in New York, a letter from Jack Sulston, one from Mr Neville (G.E.C.) all make my head whirl when I think of the letters I have to answer.

My larder of tinned food, cake, and biscuits is enormous and I hate to think what would happen to it all if we had to move again. However, there is no suggestion of that just yet.

Well, that's all for now but will try and write in the next 24 hours but if not don't worry.

Love to you all

Frank

Chivers Major (censor)