Letter · 8 Sep 1917 · Flanders Fields, Belgium
Home away from home
Sister Haynes was one of the nurses who cared for him in hospital
Extracts from this letter
"Words cannot express, how much I appreciated your kindness, I left the hospital willingly, but already I am feeling homesick, you will understand what I mean, as I intend to speak of C Ward as a 'home away from home'. The life here is rough, but I am strong and able to stand it"
"the general opinion amongst them is that this year will bring us victory, & perhaps see the conclusion of this dreaded war ... but I can only speak my mind, & say that the end seems no nearer than it did when I left N.Z in January 1915"
"If you care to drop me a line at any time, I should be more than pleased to acknowledge your letter, but I really should not ask you."
"I must again thank all of you in 'C Ward' for the brotherly way I was treated while I was fortunate enough to be one of the family."
