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Jim should be able to relieve Father of a lot of his work. It was very kind of you to get the flowers for mother.
I was cleaning up the boots to-day and putting dubbing a kind of water-proof polish) on them. I expect to go to France shortly. They are calling for a lot of men and then it appears that it is the only way that I can get my [com?]. I am feeling fine though and the scrapping over there will be quite easy once we get them on the move.
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I was talking to Col. Rutherland last night at Whitley and he wants to get out as soon as he can.
Well Aut there is not much news at present you know there is really not much news around here I saw the "Better One" and it was very funny.
When I go over the way you can send me a little parce now and again a few biscuits and also chocolate is good in the Trenche[s?]
Well Aut best love to all in Toronto and I hope you and Bob are well. Your loving Bro Ted. Corp. E.A.Richardson #126141 A. [Eoy?] 23rd Reserve Bn. Bramshott Camp Hants