December 22, 1916 pg4

the line I hope he comes to this battallion
but an very doubtful.
the boys say I'm getting fat so
therefore must be feeding well although the
dirt sometimes does add to one's weight. I
sure do not worry.
Well Sis I sure hope Uncle Scotts'
back is better and that you are all well.
Oliver said Aunt Mary was not feeling up
to the mark. Well tell her to stop attending
the "Sob Sisters" meetings, or else stop discussing
fashions in the church stable. I may say
I've tasted Xmas cake and black currants
since coming to France and while the currants
were not too bad I would hate to tell you
what I thought about the cake.
This will be all for this time and tell
the folks to "pack all their troubles in their
old kit bag and smile, smile, smile," because
by doing so they are helping Oliver to no small
extent.
With love to all
You sincere nephew
Jack