Item 01: Gordon Thomas Edwards letters, 21 January 1916-7 August 1919 - Page 57
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clothing and equipment for winter is concerned we fare pretty well. Every man is equipped with his extra sheepskin vest and two pairs of gloves and various other articles for heavy winter wear, so no doubt we are likely to remain for the winter in some fairly cold spot. Yesterday, the battalion was inspected by Sir Douglas Haig and General Birdwood, but I cannot say what report was made of it. When we were up at our last billet, the Price of Wales passed through the village but I didn't know till he was gone, so didn't see him. I suppose the way the Conscription vote went was a bit of a surprise to you, dad. I would have thought that it was a sure thing, but the news and rumours we get say that the anti votes are still the lead. I daresay though that the refferendum will not