February 3, 1917 pg3

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That was sure some letter the
Dutchman wrote. I had a good laugh
over that, and anything that causes a
laugh is worth its weight in gold.

Tell Jessie to never mind. Men are
scarce in Brantford, too, but of course there
are men and - Lord knows what.

Well Sis as you will guess, I'm writing
this in the front line. I've been in for
quite a stretch now and expect to be in for
another little stretch, but in the distance
see a short rest, andsomeplace where
eggs, chips, steak etc, can be purchased.
Our resting place is in the woods, but
perhaps can get permission to go a
few kilometres away.
The first of my bunch was [unintelligible]
a short time ago. A stray bullet or a
chance shot turned the trick. I was
glad I saw him before he was taken away.

The weather here according to French
people is the coldest it has been for
forty years, and although it cannot be
compared with the winter at home, [del]
it is some cold at that.

We expect to have some warm weather
this month, so this means deep sea
diving for a while, but who wouldn't
be a diver for a few weeks for some

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