William Ambrose Cull letter diary, 1915-1918 - Page 388
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[Page 388]
Written from Reserve trench prior to moving into line
Les Boeuf
Somewhere in FranceD January 1st 17
Dear Dad Mum & All
A hurried note prior to moving to "work". You will pardon me for writing to you on such filthy paper: exigency of the service demands it.
I have just received a big mail – two letters from you Dad, in the number – I am in much too great a hurry to refer to them in this note, but will write you a long letter for the next mail. Although I have not been able to write to you every mail, I have written fairly regularly and so cannot make out why it is you have had so few letters from. I know of one instance – before going into Action, where un-censored mail was burnt. Probably other such action has been taken. Mails are often delayed several weeks I fancy.
Cecil is well and has been doing good work. Joe is well and I fancy is now is in now in the same province (The French province you readabout)
I was going to put in for a Staff job – but find out 'tis no good – They won't allow me to throw my present job. 23rd have made repeated applications for my transfer – A long letter in a day or so
Love and affectionate kisses from Will