My dear Mother and Evelyn,

Just a few lines tonight to let you know that I am well and quite safe as yet but with very little news this time. I have heard no word of Freddie yet but as I’ve not been able to get my mail lately I may have word soon. At least I hope so for I am very anxious about him.

Be sure to write me any particulars you receive. Oh mother, you don’t know how lonely and downhearted I feel at present for the boys and me were only together for a little over two short weeks and then I am left alone once more.

I think I told you in a previous letter that I had Jim’s watch. He gave it to me when he came to the battalion and I was carrying it at the time he was wounded. Do you want me to send it home or carry it with me? I will leave it entirely with you as to what to do with it.

Well Mother I have no news whatever so well close for now. Hoping these few lines may bring comfort to you and that it finds you in the best of health.

Your loving son,

Cliff