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I received your letter describing Mr. Curtis' aircraft incident last night. What a providential thing that it was no worse. Dorothy's description of the accident was quite exhilarating.
There is every indication (though nothing definite) that I shall need a working acquaintance with the French language at a very early date provided a certain transfer does not eventuate. The transfer which might affect it is my transfer to the 56th Bn. I have been a temporary Captain now since 8th October which is a week over 4 months and have been a Coy Commander since 2nd October and yet there appears to be no effort made to give me my permanent rank. Beiers is now on the strength of the Coy again & is detached. There is another officer who may at any time be pitchforked in on to the Coy strength senior to me so when they asked me if I would be willing to take a Coy in 56th, I said yes. I realise that I am giving up many things but it seems to have a balance of advantage. I think it will probably mean that I go over in a few days to the new Battalion & will be left there when