This should hamper his submarine activity greatly, as Zeebruuge & Ostend were his chief bases. If things keep up the way they are going this beastly show may be over before the year is out. I don't think it likely though, but I do think it may be over before another six months. What is your opinion? Well I must stop [drivelling?] now & close up as it is getting late. Very much love to Mother & you yourself from

your affectionate son Erroll.

BC Archives MS-2685 Box 17 File 3

OLIVER, William Edgar, 1867-1920. Victoria; lawyer. Erroll P. Gillespie, correspondence outward, 1917-1919.