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France,
30th October 1914.
My dear Mother,
Before I forget it I have to thank you for another parcel which came along a few days ago, containing a shirt, socks etc. Have been getting them regularly lately. Also please tell Father that I have had the American Magazines he has been sending, also Bulletins etc., so have been doing pretty well.
Well there is nothing much to write about now. It has been raining incessantly for a week or more, and things are very miserable all round, and on top of that I have had a lovely cold from wet feet, which I am just getting rid of.
We have again had a shift, but this time a miracle happened, and we were transported in Motor Cars. Had about a seven hours ride in them, but there was a drawback, we had to March six miles in pouring rain and then had to sit cramped up all the way with wet feet. Hence the cold.
Thanks very much to you all for the numerous Xmas parcels you are sending me. I only hope that we will be out of the trenches, and so be able to enjoy them to the full.
I had a letter from Billy not long ago, saying he expected to be on his way over here shortly, so hope to see him soon, and also a number of mates in the 3rd Division.
I had hoped to be able to send you a Photo for Christmas, but they haven't turned up yet. I had two as samples and sent one to Margaret and one to Egypt. They are not too brilliant, but I suppose the subject wasn't too brilliant either. I have never seen anyone yet satisfied with their own Photos, so perhaps you May be better pleased than I am.
Well, I've run out as usual and will end up by sending everybody my best wishes for a very Happy Christmas, and I hope to be able to say it in person next year.
Your loving Son,
Roy.