My dear little sister, Evelyn,

Today is my little sister’s birthday, so I guess I had better drop you a few lines and wish you a great many more happy returns of the day. Well, little sister, I suppose you will not have a very bright day as you will be like me, thinking continually of your brothers. I have had no word from Fred yet nor has the Battalion. You may rest assured that he is all right or we would have heard otherwise. I know that you and Mother will try to be brave in your hours of trouble as I try to be. It sure has been very trying time for me.

I am away from the battalion for a while now and have a very good job much more safer than the front line trench. I can’t tell you too much what I am doing only it is much better than what I have been used to. So you need not worry about me for the time being.

It will be spring time and beautiful weather out home by the time you receive this letter. Poor Kickie wishes he could be with you all again. I am living in hopes that this autumn will see us all home!

Be a good little sister and help Mother. Will close with love for all,

Your loving brother,

Cliff