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Shek I saw the European homes there, such as Turners, Blakers, etc.
A and ey are all looted and in a terrible mess, beyond cleaning up. very sad sight. I finally got off from the Shekko beach in a Sampan for which I gave an English blank check (which I found) and drew it on the HK Bank, Hongkong for HK$200 and of course I have no account there, in fact I'm completely bust, but with my back to the wall I had to do
This check will likely be this to get the sampan or be shot. presented after the war and I hope the bank refuses to honour it as it was blackmail from a Chinese whom I don't think even owned the sampan, so I merely did this to lure him into letting me get my hands on the sampan. So, I hope I'm forgiven for making a convenience of your institution. I know that you would actually give me the money cumshaw just to help me.
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Am probably going to join/the American Volunteer (Air) group here or go on to Calcutta or possibly Canada by air and join a Canadian battalion and I hope I'm in on Hongkong when we take it back, if we ever do.
There is a more complete list of those killed whose names you probably know but I have not that list on me at present but you can obtain that list from the Embassy at Chungking by cable or air mail.
I may be able to cable you here from the Consulate asking you if there is any information you want by cable, if I can get the Consulate to pay for the cable. I shall try this to-day.
bit of rest here and
Walked 150 miles
Am tired as hell and am going to take a try and put on some weight and start over again. and covered the rest, 3500 in all by river boats and lorries and ambulances and it's been a hang of a long trip.
Harry Penn had a miraculous escape from death and has recovered fully. He was shot through the face and the bullet went straight through leaving a very small tiny hole on both sides which are not noticeable. Must have gone through his mouth when
Had he had it open. Saw him in prison and he is as right as rain. a wire from his wife at Vancouver and replied saying that he was okay. Prophet okay and put up a grand show in fact am certain he will be decorated. That's all I can think of at the moment, anyway I'm still in a fog.
With best regards to Mrs. Morse and yourself.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Benny Proulx.
(C/o HB Consulate)