Letters From the Front

Dated: July 6, 1916

London, July 6, 1916

Dear People:-

I suppose you will be surprised to see that this letter is posted from London instead of from Camp Borden.

Poor Harold Bright . We were very much surprised and sorry to hear of his sudden death. Everybody in the camp here, officers and men both thought a lot of him.

We are in quarantine for spinal meningitis but I haven't heard of any cases except Harold yet. We were all doped this morning with stuff to guard against it. Euart is feeling O.K. again although he still has a bit of a cold yet.

On Wed. afternoon we went out for our first route march. It was about 10 miles in length and just long enough for me. I think I lost about 5 lbs. in sweat but a shower bath afterwards made me feel a lot better.

We had church parade this morning and that is all for today but I don't think they will let us go down town today so will have to pass the time sleeping and reading.

Well I must close now Hope you are all well and write soon

Lovingly

John

Pte J. Cushnie

Signal Section

153rd Battalion

Hillcrest Camp

London