In envelope with 1d stamp marked 'Censored' H.M.S. N. June 7th 1916   Dear mother,    Just a few lines in answer to your welcome letter.  I am pleased to hear every - thing is going alright at home.    We are having fairly good time at present, only a few Taube's to bother us.    C Rands seems to be having some bad luck lately, will you tell his parents that I wish to be remember to him.    The old portable engine in the mill will soon want repairing with a new one.    I bet Sharp wont "arf nap his eyes" now he has started in a-nother line of business.    Sorry to hear Father Smith has passed away.  He will be sadly missed by every - body.    I think you are coming a little bit too thick now, talking about bringing the "little bit of fluff" home so soon.     Well I must close now,        Hoping you are in good health.           With love to all             I remain,                 Your Loving Son,                   Joe XXXXXX Ooops, his mother doesnt like the news that Joe would like to bring Edith home to meet his parents ....