Letters to Miss Jeanne Reid
From
E.V J- 338454
Witley Camp,
Hissey Eng,
C.O.P.A
My Dear Friend Jeanne,
Have been going to write for some time so here goes. I can scarcely realize I am often away from all my friends as I am among all Canadians is not too bad. I left Toronto first part of June and spent most of months on water arriving here last of month. We were in Frensham Pond a recreation camp for two months and liked it there since as it was a rally spot. We got few days leave on the first of August and spent most of time in Scotland. Were in London first day, train at night for Edinburgh arriving there at 4:45a.m. Unable to get any accommodations in the hotel time we left same night for Glasgow.
We remained in Glasgow for three days and had a real good time till four of we boys were together. The last day we spent in London. Took in St Pauls cathedral, a show, and had a chicken dinner. In Edinburgh we were through eastile was going to Toerbs Bridge but over time would not allow.
In Glasgow were at The Clyde passed the ship yards and was a fine trip and surprising how many ship are being built. We took in Hock Homond Trip and went by The Hock in boat. The Scenery grand but was cloudy day and could not get on after we were through Botania Yardaw also I were park. In London we took her passed war office, Parliament Building, Westminster Abby Leister and Halgar for Westminster Bridge and along the Thames. The Profile in Scotland certainly used us fine more so than the profile here and believe when I get next leave will go there again and the eating is better there than here in this camp. A little over a week meet all kinds of boys you know and feel at home only get a little tired of the drill the same old thing all the time.
Well Jeanne how are you and do you ever get to Toronto to see Eihel and Byron. Wait until I return and we will arrange a trio there and I do believe we would have some time. How is Chatham? I am taking the liberty of waiting hoping it may be alright as I do not think you would get married without consulting me. Are you still in the same position often thought of looking over your city but never could get there. We get up at 6 o’clock and if I believe a little early. We have to arrive roll call at 9:30 pm so do not get much sleep. We have large miss room seats about 300 and have Three seating tables in our Valley alone. The food come on tables from end and the fellows at lower end get the small share are called the Belguimes. We have half holiday Wednesday and on Thursdays and shortens the week. How is Eva Pain, I believe you told me she was to be married.
The war news has been very good lately and hope to may continue. I have to take a course in driving and it will take some time before I go to France. I would be delighted to hear from you as getting letters is one of the greatest pleasure we have.
Hoping you are enjoying the best of health
E.V. J
