15 - How is the war going
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- SpeakerSomewhere in Egypt/Middle East – June 5th, 1916 – (Letter #15) – “How is the war going?”
- SpeakerDear Brother; Just a few lines to let you know I am well at present. Hoping this will find you all the same.
- SpeakerThis is a very hot country. It has been awful warm today.
- SpeakerWell, Jack, how is the war going along? I wish you would send me some papers, as we don't get very much news here.
- SpeakerAre you working every day and are you going down East this summer?
- SpeakerI had a letter from Mother the other day. I guess she is expecting you all home this summer.
- SpeakerShe tells me Eldon has enlisted.
- SpeakerHe is in Charlottetown training? His wife has a young daughter.
- SpeakerI think I will have to look for a wife before I go back, [perhaps] get some nice English lass.
- SpeakerMy address is 3949 Private Lee G. Darrach, 1/7 Lancaster Fusiliers, C.Coy, 125 Brigade, 42 Division, Egyptian Expeditionary Force, ℅ P.O. London.
- SpeakerI have not had a letter from you now for a long time, so write soon.
- SpeakerGive my love to all, a kiss for Mary and Ted. Remember me to Flo, Eugene and Lillian and Sam and all, not forgetting yourself. From your brother, Lee