Many thanks for letter received this evening, also thank Mother and Mrs Wattleworth for the two lovely parcels received in splendid condition and were a nice change.
We are still out of the trenches but expect to go in again on Friday or Saturday. We fully expected to be in for the Bank holiday seeing we've been in for all the others - but we don't mind. We have been out trench digging several times since we have been here. Yesterday we were inspected by our Army Corps commander, General Snow. He is a fine chap and he was pleased with us - the way we gave him the royal salute and the steady way we stood. He is the General who was responsible for saving half our army in the retreat from Mons so you may guess he is hot stuff.
Just heard that Warsaw has fallen, the poor Russians seem to be fairly getting it and no mistake, and here we are just about where we were in November last. I am afraid we will have to make a start soon if we are to do anything this year.
It is bad enough in these barns now let alone in winter. We had to go out in the pouring rain this morning digging and while we were out we were caught in a thunderstorm and we were wet through. It would not be so bad only we have nowhere to dry our clothes. We only had an oil sheet with us so you may guess what we were lilke when we got back. However I suppose we should not complain as this is a mere detail to what we can expect these times.
I am glad to hear Thompson has got such a good appointment, also pleased to hear Mother is improving. You must thank Mr Yeowart very much for the Whiffs; they were quite a treat. Please send me some more writing paper. Hope Jess has a nice time; a change will do her good.
Well I must close now, hoping you are all well as it leaves me in the pink. Thank all for their contributions in the parcel.
Your loving brother Billie.
Please send me some candles.
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