Frank to Bampton {in pencil}.

Dear Bam We cant stand it any longer The club moneys gone and we dont know where on earth its gone to. You know Jones and I never touched it. But there will be such an awful row we cant stand it so were going dont say a word but we mean to go to sea. Jones and I always wanted to go and instead of going like gentlemen we shall have to go like cads thats all. Mind you dont say a word on your honour we shall be right away before you get this. Tell old Saunders I was awfully sorry to go without seeing him but I couldnt. page 29Tell all the fellows we never touched a penny after were right away