24 - Old Wilson did take a tumble
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- SpeakerFrance – April 28th, 1917 (Letter #24) “Old Wilson took a tumble”
- SpeakerDear Brother; Just a few lines to let you know I am well.
- SpeakerHoping this will find you all the same.
- SpeakerI have not had a letter from you since I came to France, but I have written every week.
- SpeakerHope you are getting them alright.
- SpeakerI know Mother doesn’t get half my letters I write, as I can tell by the letters I get from her.
- SpeakerWell, I bet you are pleased that old Wilson did take a tumble and [finally] came into the war.
- SpeakerGive me all the news when you write.
- SpeakerI bet there is some excitement around Boston.
- SpeakerI see by the papers they are sending troops over here. Well, I think it will shorten the war.
- SpeakerThings are very lively on this front but it is all one sided and that is our side.
- SpeakerI hope they will drive them all straight to hell, but I don’t think the devil will have them.
- SpeakerDo you ever hear from Vernon MacLeod? I wish I had his address.
- SpeakerHe might be right handy for all I know.
- SpeakerWhen I get his address, I will write to him. I have seen quite a few Canadians, but no one I know yet.
- SpeakerWell, how is work this Spring in Boston?
- SpeakerAre you kept busy all the time?
- SpeakerAnd is Sam working all the time?
- SpeakerI wonder how poor Eldon is getting along.
- SpeakerI hear he had to go to Halifax. I don’t see why they keep him with such a bad heart.
- SpeakerWell, we are having very good weather at present and I hope it will keep so.
- SpeakerWe did have awful rotten weather ever since we came to France until last week.
- SpeakerWell, there is always something to do on this front.
- SpeakerWell, I am with the Engineers at present and there is plenty of hard work for all of us all,
- Speakerbut I would like to drop in and have a good feed with you.
- SpeakerI think I could stand it all right.
- SpeakerRemember me to Herb Hatch and all the boys.
- SpeakerI bet Teddy is a big boy now.
- SpeakerLots of love and [kisses] for Mary and Ted.
- SpeakerRemember me to Flo, Sam and kids.
- SpeakerWith love and best wishes from your brother, Lee.