Friday 10 March 2017

1917: 10th March - to Mother

2661 Sig. Section
B.E.F.
10/3/17

Dear Mother

Many thanks for your last letter I will answer it shortly. We are not in the line and there is little news. The post has a fit again and for several days we had un pas! The news is good send me a S. Chor.

Lots of love


Tom

Friday 3 March 2017

1917: 3rd March - to Mother


March 3rd 17

Dear Mother

I was very pleased to receive your long letter, we have had an exceptionally busy time this last few days on road making. I am very fit saw Reg Bond last night have lots of news for next letter and hope to write very shortly. Tell Cathy her mits were most useful and fit me well.

Hope all is well


Love Tom

[Reg Bond of 32 Claremont Road, Bishopston, Bristol was a friend, perhaps a schoolfriend as they were the same age]