Dear Michael - 4th February 1969

Thanks for your nice letter. No I did not send the parcel as the post office seemed to be a bit unreliable , what with the strikes etc. However as soon as I go out and get some string and paper will send it along. It's not much only a couple of pairs of pants and 'at. Sorry you have not been very well. I hope somebody looked after you and got you something to eat. Glad you have escaped the scrourge scabies , that's a horrible thing to get. John and Dee are writing to-night when they come home from school. Do you get letters from your friends still, Linda and the others? Sorry you are bored with your job of the moment, but you have to take the rough with the smooth dear. Am going to make father a meat pudden because he has to go to work 2 til ten. Am going to look at Will Hay film tonight and have a laugh. Hope your telly is still working! Thats all for now. Will send a parcel soon as pos. Love Mum x P.S. Wrap up warm and wear your vest.