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England. March 4 [1942]
Dear Grace,
Micky MacCallum is starting for Canada tomorrow morning and he's offered to take a note along and mail it. I had five letters from you tonight, also one from Mama, Annie, and Katie. Your latest was dated January 28th. It is certainly nice to get the letters.
Things are rather upset here tonight as we are going on a scheme tomorrow. Earnest and I were down to Littleworth today that is supposed to be our next move. Mickey and 17 NCOs are leaving tomorrow, including the R.S.M. Cpl Savoy. There is only two going
from A coy, Savoy and Daigle. My isn't Savoy pleased, he says he is going to see you. It would be nice to be going back, but it would be awful hard leaving again. Mickey said he would mail this but I don't know when you will get it. Things are going
fairly good. We hear all kinds of rumours about sending us home or to the holding unit, but there is nothing definite. They say there is no promotions for any one over 45. Walter will be 46 in June. The boys are all looking well, I don't think I was
ever as heavy as I am now. Sometimes I get pretty well fed up and discouraged but we will just have to do our best. They are not sending any lance corporals so Earnest is out. Savoy has been off parade anyway these last three months claims he can't stand
it. Savoy won't be back.
Earnest is busy writing in his diary. I wish now I had started on. Must get one yet and fill it in. Annie sent along Mr. Morrison's letter which was very interesting. I am so glad Charlie is improving, hope he continues. Mama said Papa was feeling better,
it must be great that he is able to get a fair nights rest.
I don’t hardly know what to put in this Grace. I know I get awful lonesome some times, especially in the evenings. I can just picture you in the kitchen, Francis and Margie at their lessons. I can see the light shining in the east kitchen window, so often
I see it yet as when I would be working around the barn. Remember, Francie, the first time I took you and Helen to the woods on the bobsleds? You were pretty small, there was good crust that day, you could travel around in it. You write a good letter
Margie, do it again.
We have to go to an order conference now for tomorrow's scheme. God bless you all and keep you safe. We can just look forward to the day we will be reunited. Lots and lots of love to you all. Your letters do an awful lot to help Grace. Earnest didn't
get any from home this week. Good night to my dear ones, love as always
Archie
