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boxing. The men are very appreciative.

An awfully funny thing happened a few weeks back. I had had occasion to strafe my Coy. to some tu[ne] and t'was a day or so later whilst on the line of march that an egg was thrown at me – (during a halt). I was terribly indignant as you will guess and said to the Coy. "The man who threw that egg whether with the intention to hit me or not might report to me after we reach billets, for I have something to say to him. I believe that was hardly eneough so called them up and promised that if the man would step out after the march I would guaran[tee] that he would not be crimed – I said I shall take my coat off and give him as good a thrashing as he ever has had

It was the best thing I could ever have done – I pretty well occupy the place in their thought now that I did with men of the 23rd They know all about my escapades etc – It afterwards turned out that 'twas a specie of female who threw the egg – from an estaminet –

Just got word to pack up to move at 10.45 – it is now 9 o'clock

Was speaking to Cecil last night – he is in the same camp now – I shall see him before we move. He is quite well. Let us take this opportunity of wishing you a Very Happy Xmas & a bright New Year – Love from your aff son & [bro]
Bill

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