Feature Letter of July 20th, 2025
Fereday, Albert Henry
I have not been having a bad time this last day or so, in fact, taking all things into consideration, it is quite "posh". On Thursday eve I was sent to another trench about a mile away and as the accommodation was not good, Stanfield and I, who share this bivvy, had to make this place respectable before we turned in at about 12.30am. I had a good sleep fortunately and felt A.1. yesterday. I spent the day making this "apartment" comfortable and if you could see me now you would be gladly surprised to find how nice it is. In the afternoon I was able to rest and as I felt too tired I did not write any letters. It is not possible for me to write many up here - if I have not actually the time, I am often too weary, or not in the mood, so while I shall write as often as possible to you all at home, other letters must wait.
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