Item 04: Letters sent by Robert Christian Wilson to his family, 1916 - Page 118
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[Page 118]
I am also picking up a little Arabic from the niggers here; give them cigarettes and they will teach you by the hour – they all call me "Tawheales" which means big one.
I think Rostron is going on to England; he has been jolly sick here but I think the trip will do him good.
I suppose it will be your birthday in a couple of days "old copper top". Many happy returns of it.
The other day, under registered parcel, I sent home a statuette of a horse in quartz crystal on a marble stand – when you see it write and let me know what you think of it.
The films I am sending you are really very badly developed, they have spilt stuff all over them - Must go and get dressed now.
Has not the war news been good lately! It looks like the beginning of the end.
Love to Aunt Katie – I wrote to Father on Sunday but forgot to number his letter.
Had my photo taken yesterday along side a 6 ft. 6in. man just to show you I was not as big as I looked.
Hope to get my mail this afternoon. My word it will be good.
Be good sonnies me boys.
Rob.
That looks professional!