Part 01: Alan Fraser Fry letters, 8th August 1914- 28 January 1917 - Page 88
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[Page 88]
Langwarrin Camp.
Monday 31/5/15
Dear Mother,
I was very glad to get your letter today, and hear you were all well. It seems months since I have heard from anyone, and really it is about 7 weeks since I have had a letter.
It surprised me to hear of Dene's joining but I'm glad he has done so because I think anyone who can possibly join should do so now, its no time to be hanging back. And Uncle Jim is going too. My word I would like to be in his regiment; I'll bet he is a very popular Officer with the men. I saw in the Bulletin of Cairns getting his commission.
I am still doing Guard here, but hear that something is going to be done about us, at the end of the week, so perhaps
I may be home for Sunday dinner. We are being fed very well here and though it is cold, I am getting very fit, and quite ready to go back to the front and do
my little bit this time – and I'll take good care I don't get any more influenza.
I had a letter from Helen today also. Was so glad to get it, as I have not had a word