BX September 13, 1917
Received Word From Wounded – Mrs. S. Post has Four Sons in Khaki, Fifth Being Rejected – Keep Spirits Up
Two letters were received recently by Mrs. S. Post 13 Bowes Avenue, were recently reported in the casualty list as wounded and gassed. Mrs. Post has four sons in khaki, and a fifth tried, but was rejected. The letter from Daniel is as follows:
Dear Mother,
I suppose you are worrying your head off now since you heard that I am in hospital. Well there is no need to worry for I am feeling a lot better now, and my temperature has dropped from 105.6 to 97.2. I am still in bed, though, and the pains in the chest and head have gone away some, so don’t worry.
Today is visiting day and who do you think came to see me? Why Uncle David and Auntie from Farnham. I wrote to them last night, and they got it this morning. They both look well, especially uncle. I am going to see them as soon as I get out. Aunt says she is going to write to you as soon as she gets home. They are coming again next Wednesday. We had a good two hours talk about all different things, and they brought me some flowers. I am enclosing some for you. Have you heard that David is in hospital? Well here comes my sleeping powder. I am doped about every six hours, but don’t worry for there is no need to. Well good night from your son.
Daniel