Pte J.A. Moult 13302 B Coy

8^th Leicesters B.E.F.

Wed Nov 10^th

Dear Sir,

            I think it my duty to write you these few lines letting you know I am going on alright out here and am in the pink of condition.  We are still trying to overthrow these creatures who are trying to rule the world and I hope before long we succeed in our act.  I think it was very rotten in the murdering of Nurse Cavell.  But I think that before long we shall catch the napping.  We have got a very nice chaplin in out Batt he comes in the firing line and gives us cigarettes regardless of his own cost even when the shells are flying around.  When Mr Mackenzie was vicar of Whitwick I was in the Church Choir 4 years and Dad was Choirmaster and captain of bell ringers for a long while but I daresay you have seen his name on the tablet against the vestry.  I’m pleased to tell you I had a Church Magazine sent me whilst in the firing line by my old friend Mr John Pawson and I was very pleased with it.  Sir will you tell Mr Bastard I received his letter alright and I will answer it as soon as I get the chance.  I saw you had a memorial service in respect of my old chum H. Hurst he was along with me out here and I was very sorry to part from him, he was one of my best pals.  Sir would you kindly remember me to Mr Rawson as I shall have to close now hoping these few lines find you all at home in the best of health as it leaves me at present.

Yours most sincerely

Pte. J.A. Moult

In envelope addressed to Rev T.W. Walters, The Vicarage, Leicester Rd, Whitwick, Leicestershire.  England.

Letter postmarked FIELD POST OFFICE ****.  NO 12 15.

PASSED BY CENSOR 1950 in triangular cachet in red.