Item 04: Frank Valentine Weir letter diary, 1 January-31 December 1918 - Page 272

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[Page 272]

28 September 1918 Saturday (X to X crossed out)
Outpost again.
Moved back to water & a beautiful Trout stream, with Bamboo etc:- Oleanders & Black berries , found odd wounded Turks, but opposition finished except from Circassian Bedouins - over 40 000 prisoners now & 300 guns. Thunder storm last night, rainy season commences in a month- We have little Transport & only carry a Blanket & Oilsheet
X Cannot send any letters or receive any from the wife these days but I trust all is well. I doubt if this reaches you it runs many risks but with love I send it hoping the War may end soon- Your son FW X

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