1918/11/14

Melville writes to his mother from Seaford, and the war is finally over! He talk about how glad he was to hear the news of the Armistice, as well as his excitement to return home soon. He also mentions how especially eager he is about having a home-cooked meal again.

Seaford
Nov. 14th

Dear Mother,
What do you think of the war now? Of course I don't know how soon I will be home but it won't be very long now. I am at present at C.C.D. and expect to go to the M.G. Depot in a few days. I was on leave to Ireland and Manchester. I had 14 days and had a real good time. I will tell you all about it when I get home. Believe me! This was a happy bunch when the news came out that the armistice had been signed.

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I have had no mail at all for a long long time, but am expecting a big bunch when it does come. I went to see Brock when I was in London but he had just left hospital there the day before. You had better address my mail to the C.M.G. Depot, Seaford, Sussex until further notice.
I sure was relieved when I heard the news.
I will close for now but will try to write a good letter soon.

Love to all,
Your loving son,
Melville.

P.S: What kind of a meal is my first at home going to be? I'm going to starve myself two days before. Melville

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