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everyday topics & in time to names. My hostess then asked me if I could tell her the Hebrew names for Ella & Alfred as the Jewish authorities here seemed to be unable to make up their minds as to what the Hebrew equivalent is, That I told her I did not know but that when (when) I got to England I would do my best to find out & send her (my hostess) a letter telling her the result. Now as I cannot see to the matter in person I want you to do me the favor of finding out what the Hebrew names are & post me the result. Hoping you will be able to do me the favor & once more trusting this will find you in the best of health as it leaves me.
I remain
Your Loving Son
Dave.
P.S In camp
6 mile from Cairo
Dec 6th /14
We arrived at Cairo at about 2-0 oclock & soon after we got out of the train were given a ½ pint of cocoa, a small bread roll & a piece of cheese per man. (It went down good too I don't mind admitting). Then I & several others were detailed off to go with the stores that were being placed on trams. On the way down we passed several curious & interest sights. We saw cultivation lands being prepared for
[Transcribed by Peter Mayo, Colin Smith for the State Library of New South Wales]