France
7/7/18.

My Dear Mir,

It is rather too hot to write to-night, but I simply must write you, Dad and Floss, so you neednt send this letter on home. I was mighty glad to get your letter of June 13th and the box of “Hunts.” They both arrived on the same mail. Chocolates are much appreciated as the only stuff we are able to get here is beastly, apparently made without milk or sugar. I believe that is the law here now.

That sweater is just what I want, but I did not know what to ask for. I am returning the slip, as you may need it. The helmet I do not need, thanks, as we are issued with a pretty good one.

Yes, poor Mildred had rather an exciting time I guess. The area she was in has always been considered “safe” and I don’t think they had the protection that we have up here. We have passed thro it again but thank Goodness safely. Of course raids all over behind the lines are more or less frequent, but their intensity varies a great deal.

As for you coming, I think that is already settled. I hear there is a new regulation, which says nurses may proceed to Canada on transport duty but will be placed on home service, not returning overseas. I have not seen the order, but understand it is correct. Our reports of the sinking of the last hospital ship say that all Sisters were lost, but no names are given. I do hope [Jonas?] Linden was not onboard.

Winnie Lovgood was leaving for Malta when I saw her at Moore Barracks, a long time ago. She is the type of girl that I believe makes the finest nurse. They can – and have to – rise to the occasion – get me. It is a very serious business and most of them do not take it half seriously enough, but seem to consider it a pleasure trip.

The Matron told me this A.M. that she had had a letter from her Sister and that Jack was up at Pettawawa, with the big guns. He should be right at home – what?

How are the [tiny?] boys coming along? Is their father a boarder too?

Good for Dot. Hope she comes across. I have had one – and possibly more – letter from her.

Hope Frank is stationed near here when he comes over and I may be able to get up with him. I wouldn’t want very much of it tho., haven’t the “tummy” for it.

As far as I know, that Sister Douglas was not attached to our unit overseas. Some of our original Sisters never were tho. We have a M.O. by that name from near Springfield and while in Blighty, he married a sister of Miss Munnoch, who used to be with the Northway Co..

Am mighty glad your exams are over and hope you had the usual success. Haven’t heard anything about your holidays yet, but suppose you will be getting them soon now.

Heaps of love
Your loving brother,
Worth.