The following transcripts are from letters written to J. A. H. Fraser, by John Masefield who published his book The Conway in 1933:

Telephone:
Frampton Mansell 31.

PINBURY PARK   CIRENCESTER

Dear Fraser,

Thank you for your letter and for the kind things you say about the Conway book.

As it happens you are one of the men whom I remember vividly from my first term, though of course you will not remember me.

Of the names in your setting in book I remember all seven. Hudson died in England not long ago after a life in the B.P.S. (Bengal Pilot Service). Kell and H.D. Bennett were killed in action in the North Sea early in the War.

As sail drill is no longer held the Conway spars are less than they were.

I wish you would tell me how to make the bracelet that John Maxwell taught. John died at a great age last year.

R.V. Peel, the gold medallist, is captain of the "Mauretania".

Please forgive a dictated letter, and with many thanks and good wishes,

Believe me,
Yours sincerely,
John Masefield.

I was just beside you in the tug which took you away from the "Conway" for the last time.

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Telephone:
Frampton Mansell 31.

PINBURY PARK   CIRENCESTER

Dear Fraser,

I've no macrame string, and haven't quite mastered your conundrum, but send you a first attempt. I was never with Maxwell, and so did not learn these mats, but I think I see the mystery now.

All good wishes
Yours sincerely
John Masefield.