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a great difference between his camp & Liverpool. Only two in the tent – a stretcher each, pegs for clothes round the pole, kerosene cases for books & boots & really quite a comfy little hutch. We brought the afternoon tea & Harold boiled the water & provided soft drinks. He is looking so well & hopes to be off next month, with a commission of course.
Noel Cuthbert is going too so Mgrs. Cuthbert is very desolate.
Edgar had his 21st birthday last Wednes-day & as one of the little boys birthdays falls on the same day they had a children's party too which Dene Bruce & Alec were asked. Edgar got money for his present – and we are to give him a sovereign case like yours from us all.
Father took your letter to him down to Capt. Newton & they were glad to see it; he also sent copies to Uncle
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Will, Uncle Jim (who was very interested) & we are to send it on to Mr. Grenwell later.
Mr. Mills came up one Sunday since you went to see us all & missed his last train back at night so went in the early