Thanks for letters. Tell Jess we are 10 miles south from number 3 (Arras) and up to the present are having a soft time. We did 4 days in the trenches and then had 10 days in reserve so we expect to go in again about Wednesday.
You will no doubt be pleased to hear I had a very lucky escape. The Germans were shelling us pretty badly and a piece of shell about the size of a chestnut hit one of the pouches I carry my ammunition in, and it was a good job the pouch was full as it stopped the force of it and did no damage bar cutting the pouch but that was a detail. I've got the piece of shell and am going to send it at the first opportunity.
I had another large parcel from our Managing Director. One of the Battn that relieved us has fairly caught it in the neck. I'm sure Joe would have a grand time in London; I only wish I could have shown him round.
I was sorry to hear about Dr Dickinson's son, it must be a great suspense for his people.
We have been out digging twice since we came out of the trenches so you will see that on the whole we are having a soft time.
Don't send me any more milk, cocoa or anything of that sort until I let you know. You might send me another towel as someone has pinched mine, also if you can get me a Zobo, or small pair of bagpipes you might let me have them as we have a concert every night in the barn. You might ask Janey to copy me some of my songs out in an exercise book. Don't send the music as I would only lose it.
The weather is the hottest I've ever felt it. Fancy Gus going to school. I'm sure he won't half be a tartar.
Well I must close, please thank Aunt Joan for Jack's photo it is fine. Hoping all are well.
Your loving brother Billie
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