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Date: May 23rd 1918
To
Annie Mary Hodgson
From
Elwood
Letter

France,
May 23, 1918.

Dear Aunt Annie,
Received your welcome letter of April 3rd some time ago but have been so busy lately that I have really no time.

We have been out on Rest for nearly three weeks have been doing open war fare manoeuvres and harness cleaning all the time. Tuesday especially was a rather hard day. Reveille was a two in the morning we cleaned and fed our horses had breakfast and moved off at 4:45 A.M. and did not get back till 5:30 P.M. I was riding all day and believe me I was some tired.

We have been having some rather hot weather for the past week or so and believe me I have got some sun burn now.

Thanks very much for sending my name in to the Wm Briggs Pub. Co. and just as soon as I get a magazine I'll let you know.
Well I've quite run out of news so must close for this time. I hope you are all quite well as this leaves me.
Love to all, from,

Your loving nephew,

Elwood