BX September 9, 1915
Letters Are Acceptable – Capt. W. Miller of 36th Battalion, Passes on the Word to Friends Here
“I would be pleased to hear from you or any of the boys, whenever you have a chance to write. Letters are very acceptable.”
So writes Capt. W. Miller, paymaster of the 36th Battalion, C.E.F. now at Caesar’s Camp, Shorncliffe, to Mr. D.G. Husband of this city, in a chatty letter received yesterday. The letter reads:
August 24, 1915
Caesar’s Camp, North
Shorncliffe, Kent
Eng.
Dear Friend Dave,
Having a few minutes to spare this morning. I thought I would drop you a few lines, at the same time a wee spray of heather one of the boys brought back from the Highlands this week when he came back from his leave.
I like this country very much. It is a wonderful place for scenery and like one large flower garden. Everyplace we visit is rich with interesting points of history. The wonderful old homes, the splendid roads and fine old churches have been a revelation to a great many of us. I have seen some beautiful bowling greens, but haven’t had a chance to have a game yet.
We have a beautiful camp ground here – 400 feet above the sea level, and overlooking the city of Folkestone and the channel. On a bright clear day, we can see the coast of France very plainly.
Just near us are the headquarters for the air machines and at times we see as many as a dozen machines in the air at once. They make a very pretty sight flying around, performing all kinds of stunts.
It is a very rare thing to see a young man in civilian clothes – nothing but khaki everywhere you look.
We are pleased to know that Canada is doing so well in recruiting, also in providing money for the purchase of machine guns, and other necessary equipment for the carrying on of a successful campaign.
The news is getting better all the time, and now that Italy has declared war against Turkey it is going to make a big difference, as Italy will be able to assist at the Dardanelles. The time is fast approaching when the German cutthroats and pirates will get what is coming to them and get it good and hard.
Give my kind regards to all the boys and tell them that the next running shot I take will not be at the kite, but at one of the murderous crew of kultured pirates, and I will not miss my shot or waste my bowl. I would be pleased to hear from you or any of the boys whenever you have a chance to write. Letters are very acceptable here. With the very kindest regards.
Very truly yours,
Wm. Miller, Capt.
