TCD MS 11274/81 folio 2 recto
[1 October [?1917]] bulk of the party being unnerved. It all sounds so much like here only in an exaggerated degree. Im afraid Im unable to see the glamorr of it only the beastliness is very apparent. It is very lucky that your father is “built of sterner stuff”
I am awfull y sorry your inoculation has been bad for the second time. Its a very nasty business.
I have handed in the letter from Stoney Indeed but I will extract my just pound of flesh.
Good by dear
Lovingly
Patrick
Ive been meaning to write to your mother to thank her for the lovely socks. I am very grateful for them.