On Active Service

WITH THE BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Y.M.C.A.

Tuesday

Dear Mother.

Arrived over here this morning, the place I said I thought we should go to. Awaiting orders now to go by train. Spec that means 5 or 6 days in the blooming thing. Hot, dusty, dirty, but I believe the scenery in some parts is luvly. Very hot here this morning. Just had a shave & hair cut, so sleepy I went to sleep while I was getting my hair cut.

c/o Cox & Co

Alexandria

To be called for.

best love to all

yr loving son      Richard

What about the dog eh? If she does not arrive Wed write to the porter in charge, parcels office Sthpton.