49.038 - ALS to Aut

Bramshott Camp Feb 27/18

My dear Aut -

Here I have intended writing you for a long while and have not done it. It certainly is not that I don't think of you all enough but this place is so dead that one hasn't enough pep to do anything. Often wonder how you are all getting on.

I bought a rain coat which cost me $15. It is a very good thing for around here. Of course I cannot wear it on parade but can off parade. So you got Reg the boots in Canada. You know he told me that he wanted some special boots from over there. I have not heard from him for a long while. Perhaps he is pretty busy. You could not get a pair of high boots for 17.50 here. About the least you could get them for is $25 or $30.

Harry Greenhill came over to see me the other day from Borden. He is looking fine alright. He is on an N.C.O's course that I was going on up at Borden.

I have been pretty busy lately. Working full time and draftees coming in all the time. It is no sinch to stand in front of

a dozen men all day and teach them to do so and so. You should see me trying to tell a Russian or Jew something. Some of them have the "wind up" and don't want to learn. I jump at them and tell them that they are just like their own people back in Russia. A fine lot of people eh?

They certainly expect a big drive soon in the west. You watch the Canadians [unclear] [unclear] there [unclear]. They are expecting Fritz to start first but are quite prepared for him.

I received a letter from Fran last mail, tell her I will be writing her soon and will write Stan Sunday. I hope that maple sugar comes alright because I am almost [unclear].

Remember the thin little legs I used to have. Well they are bigger than Bob's now I bet you. As strong as a lion. Must get that picture taken one of these days.

Best love to Bob and all in Toronto and look after yourself and go up to see mother.

Your loving Bro Ted.

P.S. Best love to Harry in "A." [Corp?] 23rd Res