Part 02: Rex Nixon letters, 21 May 1915-27 December 1916 - Page 157
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say,there was only fourteen of our boats sunk, while the enemy lost over thirty. The destroyers did great work running as close as thirty yards between two german battleship lines; the Warships did good work especially. There is no doubt that we will always be mistress of the seas. You have also heard of Lord Kitcheners death; he is supposed to have drowned, but some how I think he is alive, but he again seems lost as there was an awful sea at the time of the disaster. How is Rupes arm getting on? Getting letters O.K. received some parcels? Have no news again this time so you will have to excuse me I if I shortly close up, also I am in a desperate hurry as the mail should have been in at 10 am, tis now 3.30 pm, so it
is compulsory for me to close. Accept best love and wishes and please remember me to Raheen occupants, love from
Your loving son
Rex
Shall write first chance I get to all.