11th Nov
HMS Widgeon
Chunking
Dearest Mother-
No letters yet – but this is just to say I’m abed with flue – least it’s OK now & I’m feeling much better- Started last Sunday & I’ve had a rotten 4 days – no food or anything – sweating the fever out-.
The Widgeon is off Down River for a trip tomorrow – but I am letting my 1st Lieutenant do that – & I have come ashore to a house to recuperate-
Fair amount of excitement on the River lately – but up to date no British troubles up here-
We were given a big reception on board Widgeon to-day (Armistice day) – I was sorry I could’nt be there. Hope everything went off allright.
This must go down to the ship – as No 1 said he might go this afternoon to avoid any morning fog tomorrow
My best love to you all & I am allright again
Your ever loving son
Paul