Sullivan letter diary, 27 October 1915-9 October 1917 / Eugene Sullivan - Page 266
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[Page 266]
carrier pigeons yesterday. Quite a number of these birds are employed to convey messages between Battalion and Brigade Headquarters. The message is rolled and fitted in a small capsule which attaches to one of the pigeon's legs. They assured me that this is by far the quickest way of getting a message through.
I think I told you in my last letter that I was picked to go first on Bolougne leave. This has now fallen through and instead we have been promised lond leave to England, in turn.
We tossed up again to see who would be first on the list. I came second in a throw off, after having tied for first place. At the time we expected it to come off very shortly but up to the present we have heard no more about it. I am afraid it will be some time now before it eventuates. Trusting all at home and next door are well
Your loving son,
Eugene
P.S. You might let me have Kevin's address when writing next.