1 Same Address 15—1—16 My Dear
Dad, I received your letter
All right. You wanted to know
if we were in the fun in Xmas
day but I'm sorry to say we
were not, it was the Division
that relieved us. I am glad
to know that all the boys
went to sea together. They
will always be to able to
chum it the same as we 2 P.S. Hope you are all in the
best of health & spirits,
the boys were asking for
you.
Sammie
out here. There is one thing
we may all look forward
too, that is the war will
be over this spring. We
will put them back into
their own country quicker
than they left it. You said
in your letter that Ireland
was not included in the
conscription bill, but as far
as Home Rule goes its kno—
cked on the head for ever. When the Tommies out here
see what Ulster has done
for Briton they say that 3 Home Rule is and will al—
ways be a thing of the
past. Tell mother not
to send me any more parcels
as were getting pretty decent
grub now/. When this is
over we will get a family
photo taken with Willie
and me in the uniform. I think this is all.
With the best of love to
yourself, mother & all
the children. Your Loving Son Sammie.