Somewhere in Egypt/Middle East – June 27, 1916 – (Letter #16) – “It’s too bad about Lord Kitchener’s ship going down”

Dear Brother; Just a few lines to let you know I am in the pink. Hoping this will find you the same.

It is very hot here at present, but the nights are cool, so it is not too bad.

Do you ever hear from Vernon MacLeod? Is he still in France or is he living?

Did you answer my last letter that you got from me in Milford. If you did, I never got it.

I got one from Mother. It was sent on to me.

Do you get steady work now? I know I don’t have to worry about losing my job.

[What about the war?] Do you think it will last much longer?

I hope not.

It was too bad about Lord Kitchener’s ship going down.

What do [they] think about it in Boston?

Send me some papers and put a sheet of fine emery paper in them as I want it for my bayonet.

Do not forget [now].

I will have to come to a close for this time.

Hoping to hear from you soon.

Give Mary and Teddy a kiss for me.

Did B go home this Summer? So, goodbye for this time. From your brother, Lee