Tuesday December 12/16

Whitley Camp

Surrey

Dear Mother Father + Carrie

               Just a few lines dears to let you know I received a letter from Carrie and also the parcel I had thought was lost, namely the one with the underwear in.

               Yu cannot imagine the pleasant sensation when a box comes from home, especially the kind I get, although that box has been more than a month everything is jake. The dundees are dandy chestnuts cigars and all just come in right tell Louis I am smoking one of those cigars right now. It was nice of Mrs Auld to remember me too + Annie Day is fine, I got the cutest little letter from her you can imagine. I cannot remember whether I sent Louis a picture or not. If I didn’t I wish you would give her one, I wrote sixteen letters Sunday, started in right after Church Parade and was at it until 5 PM so if I forgot at Louis I am sorry as I want her to have one.

               I have not been out of camp since Saturday, when I went to Godalming for my weekly bath also to get my pictures which were as I have already said were punk.

               The reason I am standing with my hands behind my back is that I borrowed a chaps tunic who was with me and it was away too small. Our tunics have straight edges and do not look very good with the kilts.

               Last night we had a smoker and concert in the mess room in honor of our fast ball team which has yet to be beaten. There were songs speeches boxing matches a very mixed but good programme.

               We expect to finish up our course sometime this week. But do not expect to go away for some time yet but of course will let you know as soon as I do myself about this. Murray is still away instructing have not seen him for a couple of weeks but know he is all jake. Tell Dad to tell Mrs. Chris Brooks I had a piece of her cake which was sent him Ms Laren and if he wants to sign on a good baker get her.

               I am feeling fine and much more cheered up since I got the box.

               Remember me to all. I wish I had a nice venison steak right now but what is the use bully beef for mine.

               As ever

                              Your loving Son + Brother

                                             Bob