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how strange it is that I should save my letters. I do not think I have destroyed a letter for years & I would be happy if you would keep them too, they will be interesting to look at in the years that are to be.

Regarding my address, I can only give you my Uncle Joseph's as I have remarked before it is the only one I can give, officers do not have numbers & you must address my letters to Lieut. M.S. Stanley, c/o J.A. Shore etc., he will send them on to me.

Under separate cover I posted today a book which I read when going to Adelaide. I am happy to see the results of the business evidently the war does not affect you at all. I got my protector from Cousin Fanny and it will, I think be useful. Flossie & May Hamilton sent me parcels, they arrived today, Mrs. Hamilton's contribution being a box of "bacea".  I sent them bags you know. I also sent one to 'Mum'. On the back, I put MUM and it suited her down to the ground.

I felt quite heavy hearted when leaving Adelaide, it was hard to leave the friends I made & I look forward to seeing them again as I lay on the train in my berth the 23rd Psalm came to my mind and its strong theme

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