Private J. D. Caves: The Long Journey Home
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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