Sullivan letter diary, 27 October 1915-9 October 1917 / Eugene Sullivan - Page 13
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under each arm. Needless to say he spent the night in the guard tent, but since then he is a reformed character. He is very neat and is always helping to straighten up the tent and has made a couple of stools and a table. He is an English migrant and rather witty. How he came by the nick name I don't know. He doesn't burgle.
Next comes Stirling and then myself. This completes the number in our tent. We all manage to get along well together, despite our varying dispositions, I am known as Mr. Sullivan, if you please, and Stirling is Mr. Sharpe. I don't think this distinction will remain with us long.
Our chief trouble is the dust. It is thick here and gets on everything. It is impossible to keep oneself or ones belongings clean.
I am feeling very tired so I will now conclude. Our tent full started toe - stringing one another last night so I didn't get much sleep but I intend catching up on it to-night. I must admit I was the first and prime offender. I suggested and tried the devise as a prevention of snoring.
Mother told me how well you are doing up there and needless to say I was delighted. Mother has such a high opinion of the ability of us boys that it is a great pleasure to find one of us giving her some foundation for the fulfillment of her hopes. Bravo old man. We'll hear of you as a leading barrister before long.
Your loving brother. Eugene. - Excuse, even if you can't read, scrawl.