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B.E.F.

France. Feb. 15. 1917.

My Dearest Minnie

Just a few lines tonight darling to say I received your most welcome letter safely on Monday night, and you may be sure I was glad to hear from you again. I'm feeling alright again now, I'm thankful to say, and don't want to get another cold as bad as that one was. 

The weather is turning rather warmer and you may be sure we welcome the sunshine, as it seems to bring a feeling that once the drive starts the Germans will give in, at least I hope they will, as the longing to get back to you again, who I know is getting more anxious every day for me, wouldn't it be lovely if I got back in time for our holidays together, but it won't matter when it is, as I know you are waiting and longing with an aching heart, for your soldier boy to return. 

I often wonder what it will be like and what month we will get back, and once I get my feet in Canada again I don't think I'll be in a hurry to leave it, unless of course you come with me, or I have a return ticket in my pocket, I have your picture on my table, made from brass, kind every one asks who it is, and I won't tell you yet the nice remarks they pass, but will tell you personally soon I hope, but we will have such a lot to talk about then won't we, sweetest, about getting things ready for the day we get married, which will be the happiest day of my sweet life. 

The big guns are banging away fast tonight, and this dugout is shaking with the uproar but I hope they stop before I get to bed. 

Well darling this is only a short letter this time but will try and write a longer one next sunday so will close hoping this reaches you safely and in the best of health, as it leaves your soldier lover, with heaps of love and kisses. ever yours lovingly

Dudley. x x x x x x x x x x