Item 01: James Wilkie letters, ca. 1914-1918 - Page 6
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is not varied or appetising but then 'C'est la Guerre' so no grousing. We have seen a bit more of France since I last wrote. I can't go into particulars but is it not all down in my diary & I shall enlarge on it when I get back.
It is simply great this France & the people & their spirit. I think they are wonderful.
I haven't heard much of Poss, he is getting on all right. The two Charley boys are with us still & are well. I have seen more of the 14 fellows lately. I really think I'll get back there if I can. They do shine out in comparison to this mob. The Macnamara boys are well & both Sergeants. Billie Balcombe & Squiz Williams & Brolga Hill all well & thriving.
I struck a little shop here where they sold silk stuffs. I hope you wouldn't mind such a piffling thing but I saw a little silk thing fairly plain but a gorgeous colour & I knew you'd like it even if it were only for the colour so I've sent it out & hope you like it & get it. They had some lovely silk embroidered scarves & cushion covers & blouses. Most natural looking flowers I've ever seen. I'd love to have bought them all & sent out but I spend nearly all my money on extra grub.
I never told you I have most of your letters & that