as the aviator flew slowly and unconcernedly along. You could see where the shots went as they burst and left little balls of white smoke.

The weather has been wet the last day or two leaving roads heavy with mud. I sent Mrs McNaught a card the day before yesterday. It is hard sometimes to judge just when you can get a letter away. Kindly excuse the writing and dirt but

Best of love to all and yourself Ever sincerely Joe

BC Archives, MS-1901 Box 1 File 15 / RUSSELL, Alma M., 1873-1964. Victoria; librarian. / Letters from Trooper Joseph Shires, 1915-1916.