R.R.#1, Dundalk, Ont.,
April 5, 1917
My Dear Ronnie,
Just a line to say that Archie is home. Just got here. I met him at N. Toronto last Sunday morning. He is looking fine and not very lame but he is not the boy he was when he went away. However, he is in good spirits. He is here on pass. He has got to go back to the Hospital Monday morning for three months. Then he will pass another Medical Board. They are going to have a reception for him in Hopeville tomorrow night. I called and saw Lily and the children. I intended to stay an afternoon with them but it rained nearly all the time I was down there so I splashed my way up there Monday evening. They are all looking fine. Archie is growing a big fine boy and Annie a big girl and a good talker. Archie knew me well but Annie was very shy. They are doing well and that is the main thing. Lily's mother seemed in good health but old Bill I don't think will last long. He seemed to be pretty shaky. They met the Hospital Train with street cars and a band and took everybody to the Hospital. Then after they took the soldiers and their friends home in autos and you may be sure Toronto looked good to Archie. I would have liked to have seen you with him but we are looking forward to meeting you some day. So God be with you, my boy, till we do meet.
Your Father, A.McK.