are in England I wonder if old John Petterson is over with them. I am glad to hear you have got good prospects in the Qurtzs Claim. good Luck to you all. Well Fred the winter is staring us in the face again and the War still going on the same. and Know End in sight. I hope you have a good time at [Cinas] and I hope I do the same, as I expect Leave by that time. give my Best regards to all. Best wishes for a Merry Cmas and Happy New Year to you and wife and Family Corp Geo Gilchrist 443781 C Coy 54th Batt 4th Division BEF France