[25 December 1916]
200 yards till it landed in another Battery position. This battery no way daunted ‘phoned up Hdqrs to ask if any unit in the Command had lost a 4.5 How as one had arrived in their position.
Well dearie all my love to you this Christmas night and may it be the last in this place & away from you.
Love dearly
Pat
Champagne is drunk tonight in this mess