28 Dec 1916

Dear Mother,

Just to let you know I am getting on alright & hope you are all well at home. Please, will you write to Ted, you will get the address from his mother. Say I am alright & should like to hear from him. Give my love to Maria & the children. I will write more when I can write my own cards, but I am getting on very well.

Love from your loving son

Billy

Give my love to Maria and Tom. A kiss for the children xxx. I expect Syd will be quite a little man by now. Please remember me to everyone I know. Well Dear Mother I must now conclude with very Best Love

from your Ever Loving Son

Billy

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guess my build. I should like my boots to be size 10 and I can wear two pair of sock's this cold weather. I hope he will oblige me. I hope Tom is in good health. You must let me know as soon as possible. I hope you have written to Ted for me. Well Dear Mother I am getting real well now. I am pleased to say I shall be none the worse for my adventure very soon, so we must hope to see one another very soon. I expect Syd will be quite a man now. I have nearly forgotten what you are all like as it seem's ages since I saw you all.Well Dear Mother you must take care of yourself especially this winter. Give my love to Maria & Tom. A kiss for the children xxx. Please remember me to everyone I know. Don’t forget to tell George. I must now conclude with very Best Love from Your Ever Loving Son Billy xxxxxx

Feb 19th

Dear Mother. Just a line hoping you are all well, as it leaves me nearly better I am pleased to say. I am anxious waiting to hear from you to know how you are getting along. I also hope Tom is alright yet, you must let me know as soon as possible. Well Dear Mother you must take care of yourself. Will you please notify my regiment as to the change of address. Give my love to Maria & Tom and the children xxx. Remember me to all. From Your Ever Loving Son, Billy. xxxxxx

Mar: 4/17 Dear Mother. Just a line hoping you are all in real good health as I am going along champion just at present. I have heard from the Regt, they have sent my clothes forward. I shall receive them any day now. Well Dear Mother you must take care of yourself. Give my love to Maria & Tom, a kiss for the children. Please remember to everyone I know. No more with Best Love from your Loving Son Billy