2ème Régiment Étranger,
Dear Mamma:
I suppose you are a little worried about me, owing to recent happenings, but have spent eight days in a position where we couldn’t send any mail. They have put a strong censorship on all our mail and threaten dire punishment if we write too much. I am well and strong. We gave the Germans a nice birthday present all around where I was, but I didn’t fire my rifle, although I came awfully close to having to do so. Our artillery, however, did splendid work.
I have never received your package. The parcels post was opened to the Allied countries the last of November and other fellows have received packages. Don’t understand what is wrong with our P. O. However, I am getting along fine but would like for you to send me a two dollar Ingersoll watch in some way or other, but don’t bother about other things. Don’t worry about my welfare, for the more I see the more I am convinced that I am coming through safe and whole.
Winter will soon be over and I am glad of it, as the recent cold has made it a little hard. Am getting real fat from the outdoor life.
Love,
kiffin.