19th Can. Res. Battalion
Bramshott Camp.
Harts.
July 17. 1917.

My Dear Tom:-

I was doubly glad to receive your letter some little time ago. Glad because you were able to write me, and glad because you were in England.

Of course I am sorry to learn of your somewhat severe wound, but I cannot help feeling relieved that the Hun did not destroy your life which is needed for its use worth in Canada.

I shall be pleased when I hear that the authorities have arranged for your return to Canada, as well as of your continued progress.

I am still in England, although Colonel Almond, our Director of Chaplains' Service was here a couple of weeks ago and told me that my name was near the top of the list of
Methodist Chaplains for the front. I may continue here for several weeks. However I am very happy in my present Battalion, The O.C. (though not a church member etc) takes all kinds of pains to make both my work and my life pleasant indeed.

Major Wilson is now taking a course at the Liege Artillery School, Horseham Sussex, as he is being transferred to the artillery.

He is Lieut. Wilson now. When you write, Tom, let me know how long you hope to be at "The Foldings" and just where it is. The distance from Bramshott etc. If I can manage it I will try to come.

I wonder how long this terrible conflict is going to keep us from our homes. Do you think there is any end in sight yet?

I am anxious to get home for several reasons, but I want above all things to go through with this matter as far as possible.

Among the "several reasons" there is a little miss Jean Armstrong who has never seen her Daddy.

Kindest wishes Tom.
Yours ever.
Adam.