From Charles Stedeford at 13 Goldieslie Road, Birmingham, to Lewis Court.
He was very pleased to receive Court's letter, reminding him of one of the happiest experiences of his life, after which Court has frequently been in his mind. Spiritual matters are discussed and reference made to the Court Collection of Bible Christian memorabilia.
As for Stedeford, he felt that he was reaching the climax of his ministerial career, which inevitably cannot be far from reaching its end.
Reference is made to Stedeford being knocked over by a bus the day before the event referred to above. It only however had the effect of making him more grateful for `an experience in Xtian fellowship'.
He is still walking only with discomfort but is slowly returning to normal ways. He attended five communications this week and is to preach next Sunday morning.
As Court said, Stedeford derives much comfort from his son and daughter. They have never caused him any distress but rather considerable pleasure.
His youngest daughter Beryl is in the middle of preparations for marriage on January 6th [1950] to Campbell Ponting. He lives in the same road, attends the same Church, is the same age, and after marriage they will be living in the same house with Stedeford.