Box 6 Item 03: Edith S. Thistlethwaite letters, 1914-1918 - Page 10

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Heliopolis.

Tuesday 27th 1915. – The mail closes in the morning so am scribbling a few more lines. Arrived here Sunday-night safely and had a pleasant journey, Dorothy, Sister Hart, & I were returning to duty. When we got into the train at Sidi Gaiber, we saw Captain McLaren, so we had company to Cairo, he was just taking a flying visit to see his beloved. A Transport Car was waiting for us, so you see we are properly cared for – no trouble about our luggage etc.

We had such a hearty welcome back from a number of our friends – so pleased to see me looking well & back into the Mess room once more – Also pleased to see Dorothy – We reached here just in time for 8 o'clock dinner. Then were very glad to get to bed. We did not have to report until 9 a.m. Monday-morn - & then I was sent to the lightest ward in the building. Had very little to do all the morning & dear Major McLean came up to see

[Sidi Gabier – possibly means Sidi Gaber]