49.053 - ALS to Aut

On Active Service [postal stamp]

Mrs. R.H. Ferris. No. 6. Nanton Court Nanton Avenue Rosedale Toronto Canada

[censor stamp and signature]

On Active Service France. Friday August 2/18.

My dear Aut. Have a chance to use this little bit of nice note-paper. So thought that I would drop you a line to thank you for that very nice box. Was indeed

very glad to get it. I have not made myself sick with that maple cream like I used to at home. I have on the socks and they are OK. They are one thing that always come in handy over here.

I have been very lucky this last month with letters from you people. Received a couple from you. Very nice for you all to be able to visit around.

Had a cable from Harry S.R. the other day saying that he had arrived safely. Very decent of him eh? I wrote him a letter so should see a letter from him any day.

I expect Reg was not able to get his leave as he expected. We may be in a scrap any time you know. May get home for Xmas by the way.

Well Aut not much news and thanks for parcel. Will be a old man in a few days now eh. Best love to Bob and all in Toronto. Your loving Bro. Ted. [initials - TRS?]