July 19th, 1916

Sarcee Camp,
Calgary, Alberta.

Dear Dave: -

Like most friends, I write only when in trouble, or when looking for favors. But I couldn't think of any one else with whom I could trust this little matter. I should have attended to this before I left Edmonton, but I didn't have the money to do it with. Could you go to the Farney Truck Co. on 101st and see about shipping Mrs. Weltzels (Miss Rice) trunk for me? I don't know anything about shipping, so I shall have to rely on you. I'll tell you all the particulars I can. In the first place, the Farney Truck Co. have it in storage on 101st St. It is not a large trunk, and has "Lou A. Rice" marked on it with ink. It is very faint, so you may have some little trouble finding it. Another oversight on my part, I didn't get a storage check for it. I understand that the trunk will have to be crated before the Railway Co. will take it. The Farney Truck Co. promised to have that done before it was shipped. Mrs. Weltzel wants it shipped by freight to Windsor, Ont. where she is going to call for it. So I suppose it will have to be marked "To be called for" eh? You know she is in Detroit, so it's only a short trip to Windsor. If there are any papers or receipts to go to her, send them to me and I'll pass them on.

In case you require her right address, I'll give it to you, but I can't trust the Truck Co. They may send her an empty one, or a wrong one.

I hope you are all well at home, and getting enough to eat. Tell the girls, I could eat almost as fast as they can cook. We get very few home-cooked meals down here.

Say Dave, could you give me a job on your farm, harvesting? I'm going to ask for a pass this Fall, and may go to the "Wheat Belt" in Sask. with some of the boys, unless I can find a good place nearer home.

We don't know what we are going to do this Fall. One hears so many different rumours. Some claim that we are going from here as soon as our "Musketry Training" is over. I'm game for whatever comes. Anything to help finish this D_ War.

I am doing pretty fair in my class as a "Scout". Of course I have to work & study hard, but it is so interesting that a fellow doesn't mind.

Here's hoping this letter finds you all in good health.

Regards to Minnie and all the children.

Yours,

Alex.