T. E. Lawrence Correspondence – Page 54

2. [To T.W. Beaumont, "Heim1" 63 Broad St. Scout Hill, Dewsbury] [Checked by original] 13 Birmingham St. Southamptons 21. XII. 33/ Dear Beaumont Stu...in Southampton this year for the winter, boat- building. My proper station is Felixstowe, but the R.A.F. send me to whatever shipyard is carrying out their current con- tract, to watch over the making of the boats. I have only fourteen months to do. So soon I shall be a civy again. Rather too late to take up any other job. I shall, I rather lost, in charge of myself after all those years. Such a little old man, now I'm 46! I hope your affairs are well. They say things are better; but personally the only good thing I saw in 1933 was the weather, which down here was marvellous. I hope you enjoyed some of your time. I haven't been north this year - except for 3 days at (...and three at Bridlington?*?*? Manchester - both on duty. So I couldn't try to get near you. After I come out we must try to meet. Best wishes for 1934/ Yours T E Shaw/