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Private J. D. Caves: The Long Journey Home

31 December 1942 Campo 57, Italy

31 December 1942 Campo 57, Italy

Dear Mum & Dad,

It is now nearly six months since my capture - in some ways the time seems to have flown. I hope the next six months goes as quickly and sees us in better circumstances - as well it may. We had a visit from a Papal delegate yesterday and he presented each man with a set of Vatican City stamps. They will make nice souvenirs. Last week I bought a pipe for a Lire to smoke up a mixture of Italian tobacco. When I get home I will probably continue the pipe habit which will please you more than the cigarettes.

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Christmas best wishes from Denis in Campo 57.

Christmas best wishes from Denis in Campo 57.

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Camp money issued to Denis. Denis bought his pipe with camp money.

Camp money issued to Denis. Denis bought his pipe with camp money.