North says he has received his first letters since leaving England, that he loves the climate and prefers it to London, the friendly reception of the locals.
North discusses various adventures with convoys, including cars flipping over and dragging them through rivers. He mentions his contempt for Bertie's position on the war.
North says he has received another batch of ANW's letters, says he is feeling better than he has in months after his stay in the hospital, and discusses the state of the war.
North writes from a hospital in Africa. As it is the first time he's had available to write for a while, he responds to about half a dozen of his father's letters at once, discussing his wartime experiences.
Margot says that she is interested to hear about the Whiteheads' prospective move, says Shirley seems to be losing her memory, that Harry is doing well but Isabel is not.
Margot says that she is happy ANW has recovered his health, says London has been quiet, that the Russians seem to be holding on, their refrigerator has broken down, and some food is hard to get.