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[Embossed royal arms]

GHQ

Sept: 30: 16

My own little darling

I was delighted to get two letters
from you last night. It cheered me up greatly. But
I am afraid you have not got the letter yet which may
upset you. I do hope you are going to be philosophical
about my absence. I hate it very much, but it is
clearly my duty. I shall be missing you very much
night & day, but it is what most people have to put