Canadian Convalescent Camp, Epsom, Eng.
Aug. 5, 1916
Dear Father,
Just a few lines to let you know I am still here and getting on fine. This is not much of a camp. It is the worst joint I have been in since I left Canada. We are expecting Sam Hughes here one of these days. I have had a letter from Aunt Annie. She is home again in Scotland and is looking forward to seeing me. As soon as I get my leave I will likely be in Fauldhouse by the time you get this as I expect to leave here about August 15th. I will have to go before a Medical Board to see if I am fit for the front again and then I will get my leave. I expect to be put on permanent base duty, either in England or France as I cannot stand the long route marches for some time to come as my leg is a little stiff yet. Otherwise I am OK. I had a letter from Archie this week. He is getting on fine and signs himself L. Cpl. He says things are quiet on the Canadian front just now. I met Stanley Platt here; he was wounded in June. I meet quite a few fellows I know here. I have not had any mail from home since I left France. It seems to have gone astray somewhere. However, don't write to me here as I will soon be leaving. I often get a letter from Aunt Nellie. They were wishing I would be sent to a War Hospital in Scotland so as they could come and see me. There is a D.C.M. man next to me from the 31st. He knew Uncle Willie well. I'll close now hoping you are all well at home as it leaves me here and hoping to get a letter from Canada soon.
Your affectionate son, Ronald