Albert is still there and has been wired in place by our R.E., alas for the French prophet who said that the war would end when she fell, or perhaps they wish to protect his reputation! The people at present are in Bath and will probably be there for the winter. Ella I haven't heard from for an age, afraid her letters must be going astray. Give my love to Baby. Very, very best love old girl - and xs - tons of 'em. Yours ever, Frank.

BC Archives, MS-1901 Box 1 File 11 / RUSSELL, Alma M., 1873 - 1964. Victoria; librarian. / Selected miscellaneous letters and ephemera, 1914 - 1917.