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Sunday March 21st

My Dear Mother & Father:

Well here we are again & I have not written for nearly, but it cannot be helped - as you will likely things are humming with the British Troops & work is first & sleep second - I was not in till nearly 3 last night but as there is nothing doing for my team tonight I must write you in case I do not get another chance this week....I received that parcel & it was lovely, three of us who are living in a dug out ate the cake at one sitting! With coffee - I had a swell dream after it was in a bayonet charge & got a "blighty" then I woke up. The butter was in first class condition & believe me I enjoy it....Well what do you think of the big scrap? Personally I think it is a last kick, sink or swim at all costs: and although our troops have fallen back he has paid the price for it & man-power is what counts in the long run. He has tried to break our line unsuccessfully in three different places inside of four weeks & was each time kept out & severely mauled. Taking everything into consideration I think we are as near Victory today as ever we were & a d___ sight nearer.

Well good night & lots of love

from Bill