Very many thanks for the parcel received last night in splendid condition. I was pleased with the diary, it is a beauty - also the pocket knife.
We are out of the trenches again and the weather is quite a treat now, but expect it will break down by the time we go in on Sunday. There is a very strong rumour that we are being relieved after the next 8 days in, so we are all hoping it is correct. We had a football match yesterday with the Lancashire Fusiliers, which ended in a draw 2 each. They had an international playing for them. This crack regiment has been attached to us for about 6 weeks as an entrenching Battalion but they are going back to their own division tomorrow. I was pleased to hear the Patriotic Sale was such a success, some must have given pretty liberally but I expect all would help.
Pleased to hear all are well at home, also all the aunts, uncles and cousins. Jess seems to be having a busy time - her time is short now. Kindly thank John K. for his cigars Just received as they are a treat and we ain't half enjoying them. Please send some more candles as they never seem to have any in the canteens now. Pleased to hear Sarah had a good time at Barrow. I've not had a letter from Joe lately but I expect he is busy. There are heaps of bulbs all coming out in flower around these dug outs. We had some fags sent to the regiment by Vickers Ltd and a card in each. It is jolly decent of them. I'm enclosing you the card.
Hoping all are well as it leaves me in the pink.
Your loving son Billie.
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