I saw a village that was literally level with ground

TCD MS 11274/43 folio 2 verso

TCD MS 11274/43 folio 2 verso

[3 January 1917]

day before. Look you, I saw a village that was nothing at all literally level with ground no brick standing No tree but here and there a poor naked stalk just desolation no sign of fighting not even noticeably shell-marked. What news now? Great arguing & talk in here last night. Irish politics etc Willey the only articulate Tory Others with leanings but not great expression …

Tunnelling expert arrived this p.m. Thinks we should do this and that but does not explain how to make bricks without straw. An interesting discussion. He thought my staff OK. Goodbye dearie All my love. Hope H’chief will arrive want some myself cheap Pat