Aug 15. 1917.
Scampton.

Dear Dad:

Arrived Scampton yesterday, Aug 14th It certainly is some hole. Slept on the floor last night but went into town this morning (Lincoln) and bought a bed. Meals are fair but the quarters are certainly rotten, however I suppose we have to get used to it some time. Haven't been up yet but expect to get a fly to-night. I expect to fly scouts. Am feeling pretty fair.

I received a letter from you Monday Aug 13th. I think I told you of that before. Am writing Metcalfe to-night to tell him my new address. With your letter I received number 2 from Fern and one from Emmer.

Kathleen did not give me any details about your ride home after I left. What are you going to do about the car? I really think it should be sold Dad. It seems a shame but this is going to be a devil of a long war and if the car is not sold now it will soon get out of date. I really am not sure what is the best thing to do. I leave it to you, but if it is not going to be used at all I think you had better see about having it taken care of by the Mch[?] as it should not be allowed to stand too long on the tires & the batteries need attention. & it needs a wash and should be covered up with a duster after being washed if going to stand for any length of time.

Received the two pictures of myself and the one that Bert Gilverson gave you. Am afraid that Reg Hordge cant' do much for me unless I am transferred to his squadron which is very unlikely.

Have absolutely no idea how long I will be here. Anywhere from two weeks to three or four months as some of the first draft are still here and some have been over to France for three months.

I suppose by the time you receive this you will be thinking of closing the cottage. Wouldn't mind spending a couple of weeks there just at present as I was beginning to get tired of London and this place is absolutely the worst I ever struck however I am really getting used to it already.

They have quite a number of different types of machines here. As I said before I think I will fly scouts. They are the very fastest machines. There certainly is some nice flying done around here, far ahead of anything ever seen at Borden, but then those machines were not made for stunting. The scouts are fairly hard to fly I understand but will have a try at them anyway.

Take care of yourself and take it easy.

Love to all,

Gord