April 16 1916

From L. Cpl. Norris

Base Co. 77th Bn. Ottawa

To Rev: Mr. Irwin B.A.B.D.

Norwood Ontario

Dear Mir Irwin

A few lines at last an I am very sorry for not writing before but I have been so busy there as been a special muskety class a I have been attending it and have been very busy besides this battalion is expecting to go overseas about the middle of May. I hope everythink is allright in Norwood & how are all the boys getting along. How is Mrs. Irwin and are they all well.. the 77th Battn need 50 more men and if you think I could find some men down there I will come and get them. well this is all the news now so I will close now

Yours sincerely

Louis Norris