14 September 1936

Dear Dad:

If you haven't already wired me money, please do.

I have instructions as to clothes, sport equipment, fountain pen, etc. that must be taken with me.

I will receive 84 shillings at the end of the first week at school ($21) but I wish to have a little to tide me over.

I have to dress for dinner each day, even at school.

My board bill, washing, cleaning and pressing will come to about $50 for the month. I have to pay rail fare to Reading and keep up with high-toned fellows for a week at my expense.

It is a necessity that I buy a dinner jacket suit and have it tailor-made. It will cost about $35 or $40 with stiff shirts, etc.

I have to get a cheap flannel sports coat, new oxfords and dinner slippers, as well as to get vaccinated at my own expense here in London.

I will attempt to repay you as soon as possible, but the Air Ministry stated in a letter that pay will cover mess fees expenses fairly comfortably, but no more - so I expect to be a little short till I get settled.

The suit I am wearing is three years old, and I will need new clothes, etcetera..

Please do the best you can.

Your loving son,
- Bill.