1 5th/11/17 My dear Daddy, Just after I had sealed up
my letter yesterday the post
came bringing your letter of 31st
and four parcels. One containing rubber
boots. One containing muffles and a
delicious box of apples and pears,
which were in perfect condition.
Not a particle squashed or spoiled
and beautifully ripe. Each of the
other two contained a pheasant but
they were mouldy but did not smell
bad. The cakes and other things
in the parcel were absolutely alright. I do not know how long they
had been on the journey as the
postmarks were unreadable.
One postmark I think was 20 Oct.
Everything was quite alright
except the pheasants and I 2 hardly expected them to be good. This is particularly bad weather
for sending them as here
is is muggy and close and
things go bad in no time.
I am sure you will be glad
to here they have arrived
alright. There were about
20 parcels in the post last night. I am sure the pastman was saying
mad things. By this day fortnight I
expect I may be near Garrett.
I hope so anyway. By the
time you get this letter we will
be out of the trenches again
+ in nice comfortable billets. The book and magazines in the
parcels were particularly acceptable
as I had nothing to read and
nothing else to do. 3 Now that I have my boots I am
of fortified on every end and side
against any weather that may
come. Today is bright and
sunny. The first time the sun
came out since we have been i
n the line - + it has made everyone
more cheerful. No news. Best love to all
from Your most affec Son Willie