Rev^d T.W. Walters

Rev^d Sir,

            I know you will have wondered why I have not written to you for so long, well I suppose I must plead idleness and lack of energy.

            I have many evenings made up my mind to commence a letter and at last have managed it.  The trouble now is to try and find some news which will be of interest.  Here it is all war and I suppose the same prevails with you.

            I have had a very busy time lately and have unfortunately for many weeks past been far from well, in fact I have nearly broken down a time or two, but am pleased to say I have felt much better this last week.

            You will be interested to know that I have taken up the duties of sidesman at our Military Church.  I felt when I was asked that it was my duty to do all I could to assist the clergyman, who must find it a much more difficult task than a settled parish.

Duty comes every other Sunday.  Our services are at 6/45.  7/30 a.m communion.  Matins 11 am &  Evensong 6/30.  Also there is a service every morning at 7/30 followed by morning prayers and various evening services & classes.

We have had grand weather for some days now, which has been quite a change.  Soon we shall put our time back an hour which will bring the dark nights home to us.

I am afraid I have no more news this time so must close.

I hope Mrs Walters, yourself and family are quite well.

With very kind regards

Albert Will

In envelope addressed to Mr. Walters, The Vicarage, Whitwick, Leicestershire.  England.

Letter postmarked ARMY P O. 2 A.  27 SEP 15.

PASSED BY CENSOR 343* in oval cachet in purple.