Irish batallions have been getting a bad time

TCD MS 11274/3 folio 2 recto

TCD MS 11274/3 folio 2 recto

[April 1915]

couple of bars in all & would be very easy to improvize. It must be the sincerest war song ever written. I got your Punch OK it was a good punch the cartoon of the Cabinet was very good They are roping in most of the civil population remaining in England. I wonder will Kit be going to join. I wonder he hasnt before as he is a strong imperialist. I dont think It should make any difference his being in a foreign country when his country is in trouble. I see the Irish battalions have been getting a bad time in the East I wonder was Michael French with them I know he got his commission in the artillery through General Mc Mahon who I see was in command.
Im sorry I have no news – Let me know