Wednesday July 4/18

Somewhere in France

My darling Mother, Father + Sis

              Just a line dears to let you know that Murray and I are Jake alas.

              Just at present I am on guard and as this is the first time I have ever walked a beat in nearly 30 months soldiering I consider my-self very lucky.

              To-day is a great day for our neighbors across the line I believe the Americans over here are celebrating also but they will not be using any extra explosives or fire-works here, as any time up the line you hear the explosions and see the fire works, I remember the first trip I made put me in mind of the 24^th sure enough.

              On July 1^st I had a splendid day, they held the Corps sports at a place about 17 kinks away from where we are billeted. There were only three allowed to go from a platoon and as good luck would have it I was one of the chosen few. I must confess right off the reel that I did not see any of the races etc. as there was such an awful, I am, but I certainly spent a pleasant day meeting all the old boys believe me London Ont was well represented, and I met chaps that I thought were still over there, others I met who I had heard were napooed but most pleasant of all we had a reunion of the Rusty Hinge, Tim Selby, Ted Williamson, J.H Hamilton + myself. We did not sing but we were mighty glad to see each other.

              When I arrived back at the billet I was certainly a tired boy and my chicken netting bunk felt like an Ostomoor.

              I knew last week that we were being spoiled by getting so much Canadian mail. Some every day. We haven’t had any so far this week but there is always a to-morrow and I expect some then.

              I hope you are all feeling well at home and I’ll sure keep you to your word when I land back at the old Princess One school about the three eggs etc. but you will have to let me cook them. If I had to eat eggs cooked by these French people of here I think I would forget I ever liked them, but I’ll take a chance on anything you cook or do or anything else all I am asking for is the chance.

              Remember me to all dears with lots of love to you all dears.

              Your loving Son + Brother

                           Bob

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