Many thanks for the letter. You would no doubt be pleased to hear I had received all my parcels all serene and in fine condition. You would be surprised to hear I was back with the Company and I've never felt better in my life.
We have had another turn back in the village and have had a fairly easy time of it. I've been having a course on the Lewis gun and expect to get on the team as soon as there is a chance. The only thing about being back in the village is that we find it very expensive as the canteen is here and the rations have been rotten - hardly anything but biscuits, so you can guess we speculated a little.
I was pleased to hear all are well at home. The weather has been jolly decent for the last 8 days, just a few showers so we are hoping it will continue. You will be sorry to hear they have cut our leaves to four men a company, so it will make it a few weeks later for me, however I have always it to look forward to.
Please send me another diary than I can keep it going for you, also a decent pocket knife and get a safety ring so that I can fasten it to my belt. Uncle Tom will do it for you.
We go to the trenches again on Thursday for another 8 days, then 8 in reserve than 8 in again and then back here again. Well I must close hoping all are well. Please remember me to Thompson's Father also all at Green well House, George Street and Catherine Street. Cheer oh.
Your loving brother Billie.
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