Part 02: Dene Barrett Fry letters, 17th May 1915-16 April 1917 - Page 159
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Has that chicken been smiling" at Bill any more? Earl£ with the cats must have been a scream. I like Bills picture of the train, it was something like a "tank". Ive seen half a doz of these things, disabled ones lying about these battle scarred fields. They are frightful looking things all right. It was awfully good of Dulcie to come down & take charge as she did. She was a real sport.
Well, I'd like to be able to tell you where we are, and describe some of the things around us. We are not far from a place called [apparently censored] but I cant tell you more. [apparently censored] everything. All water is frozen as is the ground & the dreadful mud, so altho' conditions are better in one way, it is dreadfully cold. Our feet are very painful. To me this kind of thing is quite new. Things are quite quiet but of course casualties are occurring always from intermittent shell fire. The sun brings forth hundreds of aeroplanes & we have seen some royal fights. But all news muts remain till I return. My second time "in" still leaves me sound on my feet, and you can tell, I look after myself.
Well Father, give my love to all. Cheer up & we well all hope for a speedy finish of this war. Don't forget to write. Papers, parcels & letters are now turning up all right. In excellent health.
Your loving son
Dene