Socks are very useful. I wear them out quickly

TCD MS 11274/15 folio 2 recto

TCD MS 11274/15 folio 2 recto

[9 December 1915]

for the box of assorted things I have not ventured to open the Pudding yet. The sardines were fine. Did you ever get the Lace? For if not you must have some more for it is nice lace & native hand made also. So let me know. Socks are very useful. I wear them out quickly and they are continuously wet until now & again with an excess of energy I take an armful into the Kitchen of the Estaminet & hang them up to dry We were very nearly forced to evacuate our dugout