[DElli14816@aol.com; 001/843-768-9965; fax 001/843-768-9966 - works when I remember to turn it on] 102 Marsh Elder Court, Kiawah Island, SC 29455
October 31, 1999 To Auld Acquaintance---,
This letter, I am sure, will seem like something from the distant past - if not a different life! In mid-August I paid my first visit to Dartington in several years, indeed only the third since leaving the school abruptly and unexpectedly in 1950. One reason was to see what has happened at the school since it closed in 1987 and my last visit in 1985. I was glad to see that after a bleak period Foxhole is being used for a "conglomerate" of educational ventures, and with sufficient success that they are able to fund sorely needed renovations. The other reason was to find out whatever I could about the lives of the people I went to school with for so much of my childhood, but with whom I have had virtually no contact for almost 50 years. We were an interesting and diverse group and were educated in a unique and beautiful environment; there must be a whole range of interesting stories about the different things we have done with our lives. I was fascinated to learn that there was a reunion at the school two or three years ago, and the office at Foxhole has agreed to look at their files and see what they can tell me about whoever was there and how I can try to contact them. This in turn led to Nick Price and his website, which added to my memories of those with whom I spent so many years. Enclosed, if it is of any interest, is a summary of what I have done with my life since leaving Dartington [on re-reading it, it looks like a business memo, but at least it covers a lot of ground in relatively few words]. If you could let me have something similar, which you would be willing to let me share with anyone else from era with whom I can make contact, it would be much appreciated. If you are interested, I will pass on anything that I receive from others. Hope this finds you in good health and enjoying a very pleasant and rewarding life.

Very sincerely
Dave