Sullivan letter diary, 27 October 1915-9 October 1917 / Eugene Sullivan - Page 277
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vicinity and wasted no time in getting back to there own quarters when Fritz sent a few over although the shells burst hundreds of yards away. I don't think they would be much
good in an attack. They are well equipped though and dressed something after the style of the french soldier, in a grey-blue uniform. I believe there is a division of them over here.
I received my birthday parcel to-day. The cardboard box was in shreds but the linen covering held the contents together alright and they were undamaged. The socks came at a very opportune moment and of course the sweets and camp pie were very acceptable.
I think I already acknowledged receipt of "The Harvester" and "Silas Marner". The former I had already read but the latter was most