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.