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hard". Of course Dad you will know just how cold it is. The country has been under a white covering since the 17th of January.

I don't quite know what I should say about your desire to go to dear old England to "do your bit", as you put it – If I was you I should say to "do other peoples bit"! If Mum were so well that she could accompany you 'twould be a different thing. I spoke in my last letter of a team, I was training. I expect the game to be played off in a few days, on that ground (further on tho' of course) on which we played so successfully last August. I am only a barracker this time. 50% of my boys were anxious for a game – another unit had 2% only.

It seems that America is just about to hop in and; fulfill her moral obligations. Wait till our Nose (NOES) declare war.

I must close with much love and many kisses to All
from Your loving and aff. son & brother
Bill

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