Wednesday, August 18, 2010

16th Sept 1960

Written on HSBC Jesselton airmail letter.

Dear Mum Dad & Alan,

Many thanks for your letter. I guess the christening did give you a lot to do but it was very pleasant to know that it was to take place at St Marks and also that members of the family could participate in at least one of the childrens' festivities. Margo has written to say she has a booking for 3rd Oct and this starts to bring to an end a period that has in many ways been far more successful than I had originally anticipated. The eventual reunion of Margo & children will be an exciting event. We have had a rainy spell it being one of the monsoon seasons and it has turned pretty cool. Very healthy and revitalysing but pretty dreary without the sun. This is a hurried note as the manager is back from leave to day and will probably make it a busy day in catching up on odd things. Had a night out last night with friends for a dinner and lots of conversation. Had a friend from Penang Eastern Smelting through the other day and caught up on a lot of news. He often visits H&W when on leave and may look up Alan one of these days. His name is David Picken and he holds a pretty high position as Chief Chemist with the Tin Smelters.

Cheerio for now and love from your granddaughters. Peter.

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