8.7.17
My Dear Sister. Just a line in answer to your most welcome letter, hoping you are all in good health as it leaves me champion just at present. I am very pleased to hear Mother is better and I hope she remains so We are having splendid weather. I hope you are having the same. Well Dear Sister I am longing to see you all. Give my love to Mother also to everyone I know. A kiss for the children xxx [deleted: W] Very pleased to hear Tom is alright. No more from Your Ever Loving Brother, Billy xxxxxx