Giles papers, 9 May 1914-13 May 1919 / Arthur Clyde Giles - Page 111
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[Page 111]
D Company
1st Batt. 1st Inf.
Egypt 21-2-16
Dear Father
I received your letter dated the 17 Jan. I am sorry I cant continue writing you & giving just a full account of every thing but orders are against it so have to settle to it. I think I have told you I bought a camera for myself. I havint had any success so far. Have just had the first two films developed, they aren't any good. I dare say I shall do better now though. Will get the hang of it before too long. Havint received any letter from the Miss Smiths yet lately had one from Mrs. Field a couple of days ago. Also one from the Miss Smither's. You didint say whether Miss Smith received the Post Cards I have sent. Miss Smither's received hers alright. Am still going strong at the Mach. Gun. I thought the first day I had the Gun detailed to me I would never pick it up but one gets a grip on thing after the