Dearest Mother,

I have just got back from London and believe me it is some town. I was at the museum, Westminster, horse armoury, zoo, Tower of London and art gallery and they are very interesting to see. I am sending some postcards I got up there as I thought they might be of interest…

This terrible war is not getting much better, is it? But Mother, I am indeed happy and proud of myself when I look back to the day I joined as I am convinced that was needed and many more will have to enlist if we are to win this war. If it is not won, think of what will happen—just the same that Belgium suffered and what Serbia at the present time is experiencing. I know you hate to see your boys go but I wish Jim and Fred would enlist if they can pass, for the time has come when manhood will tell. I believe conscription will soon be in England if not in the colonies.

I don’t know how to describe London to you. It is all right for a visit but would not live there if they gave me the whole works as it is like a house four storeys high and with two cellars one under the other. That about explains it all. I do not know how long we will be here but do not think we will be away till after the new year. However I am ready to go willing to do my part whenever I am wanted.

Give my love to all the family as I am always thinking of home even if I am far away, Always your loving son,

Cliff

P.S. Don’t forget to write Gladys.