Very many thanks for your letter received a few days ago. I would have written sooner only we have been kept very busy. The line is very hot here and I can tell you the chaps are all just about done in. The enemy send 45 minewerfers the last time we were in and our artillery opened fire and they reckoned they had smashed it up for them. At any rate the 7th did not have any the whole time they were in, but the first day we were in again we had a few more. They have also started sending a new sort of thing over which is almost like a large round biscuit tin, very high explosive and packed with all sorts of rubbish - gramophone needles, nails, door knobs, glass and any old thing. They have a nasty habit of sending these at nights. We had 16 the night before last and they buried our officers in their dug outs and we had the job of digging them out. I am pleased to say that no one was hurt in spite of it all. Our artillery have fairly been strafing them today, it was great watching them.
I was on sentry on Thursday and Mr Hoskins came on the firing platform and asked me how you were getting on; he said you seemed to be having a good time and he was enjoying the cigars you sent. We had one or two football matches while in the village. I was quite surprised to hear Joe was expected home soon; he is lucky to get a leave so soon. Old Bunny and Nipper both wish to be remembered to you.
Oh we have been through the gas with our tube helmets on. We had it in the medical room back at the village and we all walked through the room, but did not notice any difference in the air. Well I think this is all at present, hoping all are well as it leaves me in the pink. We've got some new officers up just lately.
Your loving brother Billie.
We are all feeling ready for a rest and it is quite time we had one. There are all sorts of rumours flying round but we take no notice of them.
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