Series 2 Jack McNaughton part 1

2/ boys who have been up on the line and in the majority of cases are looking fine There is a Y.M.C.A. here and several canteens which make things fairly hardy The few words of French I learned in Montreal have come in very handy but of course the language is somewhat different After becoming familiar with the English money it takes a little time to get used to sous centimes , francs, etc, but at that the French money is easier to understand Lord only knows when you will receive this note but guess it will arrive in Granton sometime You understand Sis that I cannot write long letters because I have nothing I can say Remember me to the folks and be sure you write long letters Address Sgt. J.A.M. #772226 4th Batt. C.E.F. 1st Division Army P.O. London, Eng

Yours as ever Jack xxxxxxx

[to the side of the signature] [unintelligible}

Miss Nettie McNaughton Granton Ontario Canada

R.R ~!

[Stamped]PASSED FIELD CENSOR 4386[Stamped]

[Stamped]TORONTO ONT DEC 4 12 PM 1916[Stamped]

Canadian Base Depot France , Nov 15/16

Dear Nettie:

Just a note to say I am leaving for the line tonight and that I want you to write, because life over here is made possible by the receiving of letters

I wrote oliver this morning and told him of the move

There is a fellow in the tent named Jim Brooks, and he says he used to work for Bill Kerslade on the 10th concession.

He says he knows Uncle Scott and the boys

Will write you when I get up the line, but you know Sis we are not allowed to say very much

Remember me to the folks and give my love to all

Your loving cousin

Jack

A Christmas Wish

A Happy Christmas

[English and French Flags entwined with Holly in embroidery]

Wishing you all a very Marry Xmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year.

Jack

'Xmas 1916

Miss Nettie McNaughton Granton Ontario Canada