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confess I was not a little anxious & surmised all sorts of things, & I might say my thoughts were connected by to a certain young lady acquaintance of mine, so I was very keen on getting hold of it, however my fears were groundless for it turned out to be from an old mate of mine in New England, in addition to this I also received a good parcel from home & one from Maude Reid, & both were very welcome.
12th. Marched out from Moulliens au bois at 2.30 yesterday afternoon, & after a good march of about 14 Kilos, we pulled up in Amiens & camped for the night in a great big hospital (Victoria Hospice) just on the fringe of the city she is a beautiful place with fine spacious grounds & gardens & all sorts of conveniences, the 1st & 3rd Battns are both billeted in their big empty