H.M.S. MALAYA.

c/o G.P.O.

29. Nov

Dearest Mother-

Just got a minute to scribble off a letter. Thank you muchly for yours – and for the stocks – of course I can’t think how you tie them – but I daresay someone does.

Yes- fearfully busy – our show is tomorrow – & heaps of things to be done yet really – that’s why I am in such a hurry-

That’s good Zepp news eh! I’ll send you some papers when I can find a little more time-

Must end now-

My bestest love to you all-

Your ever loving son

Paul

A stock is a simple tie worn when horse riding – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stock_tie