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Arthur Douglas Crease Letters, Diaries and Scrapbooks

Letters from Arthur Douglas Crease of Victoria to his brother Lindley Crease and his mother Sarah Crease; instructions for the offensive of July 26, 1917; a regimental notebook, diaries and scrapbook. Learn more.

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Answered

Sepr 8th 16

France

6 Augt 1916

British Officers' Club

A.P.O. No 1

BEF

Dearest Mother

We are in a lovely country enjoying lovely weather and are far from any danger. Every minute of my life is interesting & therefore enjoyable. I have pleasant companions & no responsibilities.

Of course we do not know from hour to hour when this may end but while it lasts it is very enjoyable.

Joe Bridgman is with me & some others of our old regiment are either with us or within reach. The sea and a glorious sea at that is within easy reach and I bathe in it nearly every day. The flowers & especially the roses are exquisite. While I write I am enjoying a catalpa & magnolia tree in full bloom. French cleanliness & orderliness is found nearly everywhere with much true courtesy. I am picking up French all right & can generally make myself understood.

With dearest love I am always

Your best second son

Arthur

BC Archives, MS-2879 Box 69 File 1 / CREASE FAMILY / Selected letters from Arthur Douglas Crease to his mother, Sarah Crease, 1916 - 1918.

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