3rd October 1967

Written on HSBC air letter from Kowloon branch

Dear Mum and Dad,

Many thanks for your letter, I was amused at your fish dinner but you might have guessed.  I dislike going anywhere in England on spec and must get the "Good food Guide"  One needs the following recommendations :- Hotel and Restaurant lunch or dinner in West End and City - four definite undoubted places.  Conditions change of course but I am told lunch at 12 am at CUMBERLAND HOTEL on ground floor at the CARVERY was good two years or so ago.  Carve all you require yourself very high quality and reasonable price.  What dinner would be like I do not know.  Do you think Richard could recommend a good estate agent for Margo in the Folkestone area.  I was thinking that as in banking an introduction from someone in the profession might lead to that extra aid and assistance one requires.

Have had letters and cards from the children which give the impression they are settling down well.  Have sent them to Margo - Susan's was very good and Caroline's just like mine - very hasty and spelling almost as bad.  But at least she writes.  Already talking about "dorms" and "tuck" so they are quick to catch on.  Have the auditors in.  On and off for four weeks.  It is a big job for them.

Cheerio for now and love

Peter

Not worth sending wedding photos here but a postcard size of Diana & Alan together would be nice to have.  Do not know what we gave as a present but if you think anything more needed let me know.