5 March 1916 Egypt
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Sunday
5/3/16
My darling little brother
Billy won't be able to give you a birthday present this time because he is a long way away but when he comes home he will take you for a bonza trip to Tuggerah Lakes or some other nice place. How old are you now Jimmie five or six? Aren't I a silly chap I have forgotten, never mind I wish you very very many happy returns of the day.
Did you get my little letter I wrote to you when I came back from fighting the Turks and all the cigarette cards I sent you. I have a lot more I'll send when I can dear.
Do you remember when I used to come home from work in the afternoon and you would say sometimes "Billy do you know Miss Brown" and then you would laugh, you thought it was a great joke didn't you, especially when I would chase you.
Well Ronnie dear I must stop and do some work. Tell mum that I received the parcel with the cake alright will you please Mr Satchell and thank her for me.
Goodbye Jimmie and be a good little boy
Your loving big brother
Billy
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Sunday
5/3/16
My darling little brother
Billy won't be able to give you a birthday present this time because he is a long way away but when he comes home he will take you for a bonza trip to Tuggerah Lakes or some other nice place. How old are you now Jimmie five or six? Aren't I a silly chap I have forgotten, never mind I wish you very very many happy returns of the day.
Did you get my little letter I wrote to you when I came back from fighting the Turks and all the cigarette cards I sent you. I have a lot more I'll send when I can dear.
Do you remember when I used to come home from work in the afternoon and you would say sometimes "Billy do you know Miss Brown" and then you would laugh, you thought it was a great joke didn't you, especially when I would chase you.
Well Ronnie dear I must stop and do some work. Tell mum that I received the parcel with the cake alright will you please Mr Satchell and thank her for me.
Goodbye Jimmie and be a good little boy
Your loving big brother
Billy
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