Sun Nov 8th 1914
Dear Annie,
Just a few lines to let you know that I am always in the land
of living & keeping well hoping this will find you all the same at
home I got up here friday & going back Tuesday not much time but better
than nothing I am having a good time here amongst the girls only they know
that I am married too bad isnt it there is more girls than men here all
the men are away fighting or in camps the same as us
The people here has got the war scare all right and all the lights
in the Towns are in darkness things are pretty bad all over I had 3 hours
in London coming here & it was so dark that you could hardly see your
hands in front of you never mind knowing anybody.
Well Annie there is no word of us going over there yet some say March
but we might get marching orders anytime We had the King and Queen Kitchener
Lord Roberts & a lot more down seeing us Last Wednesday they were fine
pleased with the men I was standing close up beside them but they did not
speak to me should have done you know.
Well Annie Dear how is things going on longing to get your Hubbie
back I suppose having your hands full with Pat and the other one I have
got no word yet but expect to get letter when I go back to camp. Aunt Mary
sends her love no more at present hoping to hear from you soon
write soon
Your Loving Hubbie
Coy Sgt Maj J Kay