On Y.M.C.A. notepaper with 'His Majesty's Fleet' heading March 21st 1916 Dear Mother, I received your letter alright. We are having a lot of rain every day so far. It is grand digging gravel all day in the wet, when we are not dodging in our tent. Got our last weeks pay to-day for a good job. If it was fine weather I would not mind staying here. Sorry I did not know Miss Overton was going down to London. Hope you are having better weather at home, or things will not run very smoothly. Baby will be able to see me in bagging trousers, for I am sending you my photo. Tell Dolly to send me the socks as soon as possible, because I might go away any day. Has Dad smoked all his tobacco yet. The young lady's name is Miss Elsie Rowe, and her home is in Suffolk. Well, remember me to all inquiring friends, especially girl friends. Excuse short letter, because I have been busy writing lately, so will close. With love to all, I remain, Your Loving Son, Joe XXXX Dolly is one of Joe's sisters.