1 1/2/16 My dearest Mother — We
start for the trenches to-
morrow so I am sure
you will excuse a
very wee line as you
can understand what
a lot I have to attend
to. It was bad enough
trying to get my Coy
organised & into running
order but now on the
top of it all this comes
the order to move & with
it of course all the extra
preparations. I simply 2
don't know what way
to turn but everyone
is working hard &
so things are gradually
getting straightened
out. You need
not be anxious if
you don't hear from 3
me for a week or more
as there will be little time
for writing until we have
actually taken over &
as it were settled down. Please thank K. for her
letter — was so glad
to hear that she is able
to be out of doors a little.
What bad luck about
poor wee Binkie, I fear
there is not much chance
of him recovering from
such a bad accident. The parcels all arrive
safely & regularly & I
have no alterations to 4
suggest meantime in
the contents. 5
On Active Service
RCd 7th Feb 16 Mrs S. C. Davidson Seaport Bangor Co Down Ireland
J Davidson