Oct. 28th 1916
Pte. H.F. Ball, No. 436610
38th Battn Base Detail, Canadian Inf.
B.E.F. France, Army P.O.

Dear Aunt Becca,

Just a few lines to say that we are quite well, and I hope you are the same. We have been in France almost a month now and have been staying at one of the base camps to get a little more instruction, but we expect to be moving up near the front in a day or two. Did you get my other letter? I will try and send a few lines when I get the chance. Well I must say good bye for this time, and best love to you all.

Your loving Nephew,
Bert