Postcard - 21 April 1015 - 'probably the last you'll get for some time'

The is the last message Athol sent home to mother before setting off for the Dardanelles. Athol talks about the pretty harbour at the Island of Lemnos (Mudros Harbour), the crowded conditions and sleeping on deck.

The writing is tiny and rather faded so there are some words which are difficult to make out.

Text as follows:

Dear Mater

Many thanks for Nos 2,3,4 which arrived all together. Also P.C. of Arawen (?) Caves.  Glad you had clear weather for your motor trip. What was wrong with the Minarra? (This is probably a ship in the family firm Huddart Parker). This is a pretty harbour and appears to have plenty of deep water... This is probably the last you'll get for some time. I've been sleeping on deck since we left Egypt and am in A1 trim. All the boys are well and, though a bit crowded, quite happy. Jack Newham got a commission the other day. He was in 'C' Company also. We have had a fair amount of boating since we arrived here. Remember me to all enquiring friends.

With love Athol.