1 6 July 1917 My dearest Mamy Such a feast of letters as I
got just now from everyone. They
took a little longer than usual
but I think we are in a new postal
district which helps to explain. They were all written on the 1st.
Yesterday I got your splendid
parcel. Really you are the very
best. I am glad my clothes
turned up. I was beginning to think
they had gone west. Before I forget
tell Aunt Alice that the Stead I
knew was wounded and I hear
is getting on well. I went the other day to have a
look at the place where a great
battle was fought just over 500 years
ago. Things are fairly changed
since then I expect. I am off the cigs now s the signal officer is back. I have another job for 2 10 days or so now. I am acting
as Junior Master while that most
important personage is on leave. It is an absurd thing to put
me on to as I know nothing about
it. I would much rather go to
my company where I have
something to do. Weather is glorious again
now. I am afraid Mrs Howe does not
know the Wallers. At least I
have never heard her mention
them and she told me she did
not know any one down there
at all. I had a long letter from Mr. B
today too. The toffee you send
me called Slades Triple Cream
is the nicest I have ever
tasted anywhere. No news
but will write again soon. Best love
Willie