Cocks letter diary, 1916-1919 / Verner Cocks - Page 39
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[Page 39]
No 8
Y.M.C.A.
H.M.FORCES ON ACTIVE SERVICE
Larkhill Camp, Salisbury Plains
14/7/1916
Dear Mother & Dad,
You can imagine how glad we all were to get our first mail today. Everyone is happy & telling all his news to everyone else. I got your letters Nos 1 & 2, three from Jean, one from Elsa, one from Mrs Walken, one from Miss Davies and one from Bob Lasker, so you can imagine how pleased I was. I suppose you were very surprised to find that we did not go via Colombo & must compliment Dad upon his correct inference as to our calling in at Melbourne but there will be no more underhand talk as my letters will not be censored - at least until I get to the front. Am very glad to hear that Jean is so well looked after by you in her trouble & that you are altogether. 9th FA comforts Com. Of course all my previous letters will explain your false suppositions as to my whereabouts.
Elsa's letter was short & sour but one which appealed to me but I will deal with her in a separate letter. Its tone was quite typical of the character she is. I was quite shocked to
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