Fred 25
Signal Section
7th Batt E Surrey Regt
8th October 1915
My Dear M & F,
Just a line hoping you are all quite well.
We are having it rough now. Haven’t had a wash for a week, up to our eyebrows in dirt. But still all merry.
Haven't heard from Arthur lately. I hope he is alright.
Haven’t time to write much, but this lets you know I am alright.
Goodbye and God bless you all.
Ever your loving son,
Fred
xxx
Fred 26
16th October 1915
My Dear M & F,
Many thanks for your most loving letter. I haven't had much chance for writing just lately
We are out of the trenches thank God. But before we came out we made a charge and captured the first German trench. Many fell but we held the trench. I dare say the victory is in the papers.
I don't know how long we are out of the trenches for, we are all properly knocked up when we came out.
I suppose you have had Nancy down to see you.
I hope you are all keeping quite well. Give my love to Grandmother and all the rest. Will write more next time. I feel tired now.
Best love all. Goodnight all and God bless you.
Ever your loving son,
Fred
xxx
Fred 28
18th October 1915
My Dear M & F,
Just a line hoping you are all quite well.
Well mother we are resting now, but we have well earned it.
I hope Nancy had a nice time. I suppose it will be a long day before I shall be home again. But I hope please God will spare me to see that day
Well Mother dear I shall be glad of those vests when ever you can send them. I might just tell you we were 14 days without a wash. It's the roughest time we have ever had.
I have lost Arthur's address. I hope he is alright. Will you let me have it when you write.
Well dear Mother I forget what date your birthday is, but I wish you many happy returns when it comes. I hope you will like the card I have enclosed.
I suppose Nance thought the baby was bonny. I hope all the children are quite well. So now I must close with fondest love to all. Goodbye and God bless you all.
Ever your loving son,
Fred
xxx