Postcard to Rev. R.M. Laporte Payne 2 Sept 1917.

Y.M.C.A Postcard On Active Service

B.E.F.

France

2.9.17

Sunday evening

Dear Mr. Payne,

Just a card. I am quite well.

Thought that you would care for a line or two.

Long to be in England again soon.

Kindest regards to Mrs Payne & all & trusting that you are in the best of health.

I remain Yours very sincerely

An old Herne Bay Chorister. Lionel V. Richman Sergt “The Buffs”

On reverse addressed to Rev W. La Porte Payne,

The Vicarage

North Finchley

London

England

at 61 Marine Avenue

Hove

Sussex

Postmarked A.P.O. 517 3 SEP 17. and NORTH FINCHLEY 7 SP 17.