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I was there for some of it. We have only had 2 falls of snow since coming here, and we had snow fights, like the baby with a new toy, we were not satisfied till we did. I have seen part of London, and had a look at St. Pauls Cathedral. We had a heavy fog every night, and 2 air raids. They are good things to be away from. They make the women & children very frightened. I have to get all my things packed and my equipment cleaned so I can only write a few lines to you so I hope you will excuse only the 2 pages, but duty calls and must be done. Things over here such as meat, bacon, cheese, sugar & Margarine & Butter are very scarce. Eggs 4d. ea., Bananas 6d. ea., Grapes 3/6 to 7/6 lb, Apples 4d. ea., and sweets are almost unprocurable, Chocolates 4/- lb. This will give you an Idea of the shortage. The country is better off than the city, so England is a good place to be out of just at present. We soldiers are better off than the public as we are certain of getting our rations of meat & sugar and the Public are not. Ask Mary to let you have a look at the Post Cards I have sent her. They are views of Sutton Veny & Warminster. These are pretty villages and I have been through & in both. Give my kind regards to all at Elcho. I hope you are all well. No more time or news now so I will close with best wishes for a prosperous New Year, and hopes of seeing you before 1918 has passed.
From yours sincerely
Geo Fitzpatrick