before very long, as it has been a long time coming. From to-days comunique it appears that the Allies are making good progress all around and points to an early Close of the war. Some say xmas. Tell any of the boys up thee if they want some real excitement to come over here and they sure will get it in handfuls. any one who comes through this in our piece need not be afraid of [Sdades]in my opinion. Well Fred I must close. Regards to Mrs. and Childrens Kiss Mrs Stone for me. Yours truly, Jn Callanan ps We go back in to-morrow night JC