p. 2-3

[p. 2]

once suggested a fresh attempt to
add to the numbers from Limburg
by sending them some of the non-commissioned
officers in uniform.

I suggested this more than
two months ago and more than
once - but no actions followed.
It might still have results -
especially as the hopes of the
recalcitrants on Italy's "coming in"
must by now be disipated -
and the Russian collapse must
have convinced them that I spoke the
truth long ago.

[p. 3]

But I understand that, for the time,
the Limburg Irish camp is broken up
- the men being out at scattered
places in the neighbourhood.

This, too, shouldhave a favourable
effect on them - for they would
escape, for a while, the confinement
of the Lager and see something of
German country life which could
not fail to make a good impression
on them - especially as, I am sure, they
would be kindly treated wheverever they
go. I would the, still suggest
a further attempt by sending
down some of the other "non-coms"