Nov. 16. 1941

Dear Mom, Dad & All

     This will give you an idea of what the American Eagle Club is like.
     George & I stayed over for today and attended the London Symphony Concert this afternoon.  It was an all Beethoven Concert and the soloist was Myra Hess.  It was given at Albert Hall.  We were fortunate enough to get two of the six tickets given free to the club.
     Spent the evening with Geo. and two Australian sailors hoisting a few beers at the New Zealand Club.  There were a goodly number of WAAF's and WREN's (Women's Organizations In Uniform) and some dancing.  Didn't take part in it however.
Just chewed the rag with the boys.  They have about the best club in London.
     Had to spend last night at a private hotel (The Celtic) as we didn't reserve rooms at the A.E.C. as we didn't expect to stay.  However, the long sight seeing trip made it necessary.  Back with our own tonight.
     By the way, the following items are absolutely unobtainable in England so a bit about once a month would be welcome:-

Milk chocolate
Regent Cigarettes
Crepe Toilet tissue (Unknown)
1 lb. Cans of tobacco (Briggs or Raleigh) Pipe Cleaners

     Packages must be limited to five lbs. and should be very strongly packed as they sure knock them around.  Send everything to the Eagle Club.
     I have learned that the only certain way to send mail is by air since many letters are lost from sinkings, so will send this air mail.  I learned previously that it takes about as long as regular mail so haven't used it so far, but I'm hoping you'll get the letters and cards I sent.
     Going back to Bournemouth tomorrow to await posting to school.  Will write short letters every few days so you'll at least get some of them.  They are held for two weeks in this country before they are released so they'll be pretty old by the time you get them.
'Bye now.

Bob