2110-3-1-31

76, PORTLAND PLACE, W.

July: 24: 17

My dearest wee Mother

This is a very close morning & I am alone in the house. I hope Nan liked Hodder Williams' letter I sent on yesterday. His first suggestion for a title is awful. I had a very long busy

day yesterday. Harry Buchan came in to see me after dinner. What a good-looking boy he is! He is still suffering from gas & can't walk far or do anything but light duty. He spoke so nicely about old Alastair.

The P.M. is off for a week, so

I get some peace. I had a card from Susie this morning signed by all the children, including Billy Fish his mark. Alas! the appreciation of Peter is not in this week's Peeblesshire. I hope you are going to Broughton to-morrow. Shall I write to you there after this?

The Russians seem to be all going to pieces. Brussilov & Kerensky

still seem to hope, but it is a bad business. It is a good thing we have America in to take their place; but it all lengthens this weary war.

I do hope you are feeling fairly well.

Much love, my wee body

Your ever loving

John