B.E.F., France

Saturday 29-6-18.

My dear dad,

I hope you received my papers quite safely. It will be sufficient if one signature was obtained as to character - i.e. Mr Smallwoood's.

It would be expedient if the papers reached me before I went up the line again, as I should like them as early as possible.

Personally, I think I have every chance of getting a commission in one branch of the service or other and there seems every reason to hope for the best.

I hope you will not be caused much trouble.

All good wishes,

from your affectionate son,

Bert