In envelope with 1d stamp, H.M.S. Nubian, No 6 Mess, August 13th th 1916. Dear Mother,    Just a few lines in answer to your welcome letter. Pleased to hear that you received my money safely.    We have been very busy lately repairing, have had a lot of trouble with our condesers.    I went before the Engineer this evening, and passed alright.  Several men have been rated on board our ship lately.    I doubt Aunt Sarah will not fare very well now Uncle has been called up. Yes, I got the book alright, but I have not much time to study it.    T Phillipson would cough, and swear when Jack left him. I expect Dad has nearly finished threshing by now, While harvest begins again.    Well, I have not much news, so will draw to a close. Hoping you are all enjoying the best of health the same as I am at present.    Give my love to Marjie,        I remain,          Your Loving Son,               Joe                  XXXXXXX (P.S.) I have received another photo of Edith) Written across the top of the letter is the following H.M.S. Nubian. The 16th day of May 1916 in action with German Destroyers off Zubrugge.