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within sound of the Guns.

The Battalion is out road-mending to-day. Subalterns are out with the Company's: Company Commanders have only to ride out once a day to see that all is correct.

Re that cable you queried. Your initial interpretation was correct. I was transfered to 22nd but of course you will have already received letters explaining the situation.

You can address my letters O.C. "D' Co. Company Commanders usually do not reign here long as Company Commanders – invariably they are depased. Two very much more senior ones than your humble servant have been booted since my debut as a leader of the tactical unit. Three and a half month now – what-o.

I was going to send a cable about now – but think that I will let it go for a couple of weeks –

The Spring Campaign as you said is now Certain. The "tanks" are strange things – I was going to write you a long letter – but am unable for mail closes today – Tomorrow we move further out.

Remember me to friends –
Love and kisses from Your aff & loving Son & brother Bill

[Note in left-hand margin obscured; appears to be wishes for a Merry Xmas]

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