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I have not had my leave yet, but I expect to get it before Christmas –

I don't know whether it will be correct or not but I intend to make Grand-ma a present from you Dad. I will take it out of my pay-book – I know that it is your custom.

What do you think of the Xmas cards – You will not like the one with my name, rank and designation printed on it – Such specimen cards were sent to the Bns: quite a number took them up, and I thought to be in the swim. It's a souvenir any-way. The card with our Battalion Colours on it is a Brigade affair. The (at one time) fine church of Albert (with image knocked at right angles to tower) is sketched on the card and is marked X. It is an awful shame to see such costly and wonderful buildings ruined by shell fire.

My new allotment will be fixed to-morrow: I am alloting 15/- 14-6 per day. Deferred now 3/6. I didn't fix it before because I wanted to get a little credit in my book so that I will be able to have a jolly good time when I get my leave – By jove, clothing problem is a big one now – at least for officers. It costs an awful sum to keep warm and tidy – I bought a pair of light boots for myself while in Belgium

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