28th (North West) Battalion,
2nd Canadian Division
Otterpool Camp, Kent

21st Aug 1915

Dear Aunt Lily,

Received your letter, also John's enclosure and snap of Jean and her little playmate.There is sure a big improvement in the lad since I saw him in Moose Jaw, he will be just fine company for Jean. Well I have sure had some seige with my ankles, exactly one month in the hospital. I arrived back in Camp on the 1st of Aug with my ankle anything but strong so I got a 10 days sick leave and went up to London for a "quiet time". Well it is certainly a wonderful old city and although I was handicapped with a bad ankle I managed to see a good many interesting places, such as Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Crystal Palace, Tower of London, St. Paul's Church, London Bridge, Tower Bridge, Hyde Park, etc., etc. The wax figure exhibit, etc., etc. Too numerous to name in fact. So you see I didn't have my quiet time. I arrived back in camp a week ago but have not gone on parade yet, my ankle is pretty weak yet. I expect to be on light duty around camp for the next week or so. By that time we will be figuring on striking camp and pulling out for "Somewhere in France" or the Dardonelles. The first week in Sept. is when we expect to move. Will close for "the noo", hoping you are all well and you get the crops in safely. Had a card from Cecil saying he is away west again.

With love to all,

Your nephew,

Louis