Field, France 2 — 5 — 18
Mrs W.A. Williams
Arkona, Ont. Canada
My dear Wife,
Just a few lines tonight. I am well, busy and getting along alright. Sincerely hope this finds you all well, also enjoying yourselves. Today is one grand day, really one of our first spring days. The trees leafed out more today than any time I ever saw. The flowers are beautiful. You will wonder when I speak of trees and flowers where we really are. I am in a large chateau in a small town just behind the line. The place is badly smashed up but it’s better than none.
Enclosing a cheque for you to cash. Please keep it for a birthday present, or something of its value.
Mr Wyatt and Ed. Smith called on me yesterday and had a long visit. Mr Stokes called on me the day before. They all look well. Wyatt is on Bde Signallers. Smith is stretcher bearer for —— Bn. Ed Smith is a good soldier and game as any one. He says wished could only get with me. Wyatt spoke of letter from Lida and also card from Mrs Lucas. Brooks was wounded the other night, but only slight. I have no more news to tell you. Please don’t tell anyone what I am doing or anything I write. They are only too anxious to know how I am getting along. Ed. Smith said some one wrote him wanting to know how I was standing the life. He told me who it was. They got a nice letter back by all accounts stating regards as an officer. Brooks told Wyatt also some of my bad points. Someday you will likely hear more. Brooks is praying to get with me also. Maybe they boys know who is good them now.
How are all at home with you? Mr Lucas will be feeling better. Wonder how our little mischief is getting along? Do you ever get our temper up anymore? I mean just get angry a little. Don’t let Eileen tumble off the verandah this summer. Be careful as possible, as sh is our only child. I must write Lida someday when get time. Now I must close as this is more than a few lines. When you get your dress made up send me a picture of yourself and Miss Williams. My Wyatt said Lida hated to leave the baby, really she must be a real wonder. I would give anything to see her. Remember me to all.
With love and kisses to Yourself and Eileen.
Your loving husband, Will xx
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France, 22–5–18
Mrs W.A. Williams
Arkona, Ont. Canada
My dear Wife,
Your letter of Apr 28th record. I was so glad to get this straggler, as it contained such cheerful news. I am well and taking things as they come. We are very busy house cleaning but in a different way than what you will take it up.
I told you in my last letter about some of my work. Well like on as I told you about going up the line at night and wouldn’t be back until 3 A.M. Now I got back at 1:30 A.M. and was up real early as usual. No more news about my work, because you will be wondering if I get back alright. We are always at some kind of work or other and are all bomb proof jobs of course.
In your letter so much was said about Eileen and her little tricks. I bet she will be mischievous or else won’t be a Williams. Your Father and Mother do love her by all accounts and what a pleasure to know it. Yes none of her people will notice any faults. Everybody thinks their own the best. I was so pleased to see you take it that way. It’s so nice to know you wouldn’t part with her. When I get home she will be with me all the time. Now you just see if am not right. The picture of the boys are good and will write them soon. Lida has never written since but she will likely very soon.
Must close tonight as feel tired.
Love and kisses to Eileen and Yourself,
Your Loving husband, Will xx
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France, 24/5/18
Mrs W.A. Williams
Arkona, Ont. Canada
My dear Wife,
Just a few lines . . . I am well, doing my best. Today is raining and very disagreeable. The crops needed these showers as everything was quite dry. No mail for to answer so this will be brief. Things are quiet by spells but this doesn’t mean absolute silence. We are all enjoying ourselves having plenty of sports. I do not take an active part in them, because much too busy now.
How is Miss Williams these days? Glad she is growing so well, as the summer will be trying on her. You spoke about teeth and the picture of her sitting up makes one realize time is flying. I hope Eileen will not be a lady or young girl before I see her. I am anxious to see you all but my ambitions are not on home coming just now. The boys are so tired of the war but it’s no use. We must conquer. I have no news.
Bye. Bye.
Love and kisses to both.
Your loving husband, Will xx
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