Queen’s Park, London
27-12-16
8.17 P.M.
Mrs Madeline Williams
Arkona Ontario
Dear Madeline,
With pleasure I write you these lines. Arrived O.K. and feeling alright today. Gene took Alf and I out to Watford, and believe me it was a cold ride. We had to wait about 30 minutes for train. When we got off the train in London it was raining. Alf and I went to Alexandra, and had lunch after which Alf went to show and I came to camp, arriving here about 7.30 p.m. On going to the orderly room found I was orderly officer today, and of course had an easy day again. I was the only officer here last night, until late in the night, when several drifted in. Some came in the morning. Major Morrison, Capt Knowles and Mr Olle arrived at noon. Col MacVicar was here yesterday and was out for the evening. I just got into my nest and had a good rest, and tonight I will get to rest about 11 p.m. Nearly all the officers are uptown.
Well Madeline I am alone tonight and feel lonesome perhaps you are lonesome too. Believe me it will be quite a change for me when I go over the pond, but we can stand just as much as any one if we pray. Now I must tell you I intend going to Stratford for this reason. Today my application which was sent in was sent back for me to get Major Morrison’s [sp?] approval and I was so damn mad I just tore it up before Major Merrison’s eyes. I don’t have to ask him for permission to attend and they can stick their courses up their —. I will take the course in Stratford and then will get my Dear Wife back and that’s better than my Captaincy. If I took the course here and then Stratford I would not see you for 8 weeks. Nothing doing. Not I. When I come back if there should be a course I may put application, but you will be right here to live with me. Now I feel just as pleased as if I had found a thousand dollars. Alf he thinks it best to go to Stratford as it will only be for a little while and the course will do me good. Lyda said you would be down to see me. Sure come down and stay over Sunday for a visit.
I must tell you Alf and I had a little trade of Christmas cake Mrs Ross gave him some and so we traded and he said yours was the best. I gave Mr Fyffe a piece of it and he gave a piece of short cake which came from Scotland. Today I sent up a piece of the cake to Geo Price and I am sure he would be pleased. I heard he will soon be out again. Seen Mr Wyatt this morning and he is alright again, he got out last Saturday morning. he and Mr Omer are invited out tonight and he said Wilbert Beattie asked him to go to his place for New Years. He is going down to Arkona for a couple of days so will have a chance to see hie friend again. Well I think this is about all the news as I have not been away over 24 hrs. Be sure and write soon as you get this letter and tell all the news.
I enjoyed myself on those apples and oranges and tonight will see the finish of those. Then comes the olive oil for the after dose. Those stockings will come in fine for Physical training and will sure be comfortable. Will get that watch cover when you come to Stratford. I will send you some bills before long. Be sure and send Ethan’s address next trip so I can forward his letter. Now I must close and get the canteen tickets counted as it is after 9 P.M. Be careful of yourself and try and enjoy yourself while home.
Remember me to all and lots of love to yourself.
Your loving husband, Will
P.S. Please destroy this letter as it sounds nasty. Billie’s temper was not this bad. W.
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