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On Active Service
Y.M.C.A.
WITH THE BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE
Some Where
In France.
Sept.28/16 [abbreviated: September 28th, 1916]
Dear Mother -
Received your letter of Sept. 10th together with Clystal’s, being very glad to hear from you all, got your five dollars, which we certainly welcomed.
We are now in France, left Belguim [spelling error: Belgium] a few days ago, this being our first stop. I wrote you a few lines while in the trenches just before we were about to come out, so I don’t know if they would go directly, as you
(2.) can never tell how long they hang around here before going, there being so much mail to look after.
The weather was very warm for marching, besides we were very soft after coming out of the trenches. On our way we passed some beautiful farming land, France is certainly a nice country.
How did the Rich [abbreviated: Richmond] fair come off? and how did George get along at Ottawa, I hope he did well anyway he would have a good time.
I suppose you have been expecting word from me
(3.) lately, but really I didnt get a chance, Ervie + Syd, they got writing they had half a day off, which they used in writing, so you will get the word from them anyway. If you don’t get mail regularly, from me, don’t worry because you know how hard it is to get good connections in mail. here, I haven’t received any more of the parcels yet, but I heard that all Canadian parcels were being held back for what reason I don’t know. They will now be starting to plough for the fall, we are
(4.) at present billeted at a French farm house some of us sleeping out under the trees and the rest up in the lofts.
The French seem a very friendly race of people, the only drawback is in not being able to talk much to them. The land around here is very much like Canada, it being very rich. Must close for now will write soon again am also writing to Clystal. Would like very much if you would send my coat sweater, as it would come in good after while.
Best Love To All
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Sarah DaviauLanguage
English
