Letters to Miss Jeanne Reid
Stanley Ave, Chatham, Ontario
Somewhere in France
January 2, 1917
Dear Miss Reid –
I received a parcel from you on this morning’s mail and I was surprised to know you knew where I was and knew my address. And I may say it was certainly an agreeable surprise for that chocolate candy was lovely. And also, I was wondering where my next clean handkerchiefs were coming from until you solved the problem for me. Thank you ever so much for it and you may be sure your kindness will not be forgotten.
How is everything in old Chatham? I suppose you are still in the same place in the library and with your girls at old Park St. I suppose you remember your old “boys” quite well yet and also suppose they are all out here. If not, they should be, shouldn’t they? My brother tells me Hillman Snells is out here with the artillery. Do you ever hear from him?
I am going to give you my address to you and hope you will write to me, for I should like very much to hear from you. The address is: No. 226143 Pte. Leslie Morrison, ‘B’ Squadron, Canadian Corps Cavalry Regiment, B.E.F. (British Expeditionary Force), France. Not so bad after all is it. Well, Miss Reid, I guess I have told you nearly all I know to tell. Let me know all about yourself and as much about home as you can. I shall always be glad to hear and will answer as soon as I can.
Good-bye for this time,
Your sincerely,
No. 226143, Pte. Leslie Morrison
