Love to you all and God bless you.
DICK.
LADYSMITH, March 4th, 1900.
DEAR, DEAR MOTHER: Today I got the first letter I have had from you since we left home.
It was such happiness to see your dear sweet handwriting again.

It was just like seeing you for a glimpse, or hearing you speak.

I am so hungry for news of Nora and Chas and you all.

I know you've written, but the letters have missed somehow.

I sent yours right back to Cecil who is very lonely at present.