Letter - undated - probably 30 Nov 1914

This letter is written by A.G. Adams to his mother. There is no envelope (therefore no postmark/stamp) and the date on top right is confusing (12 June is not possible). A.G. Adams refers to the predicted arrival in Port Said the following day. The 5th Battalion Unit Diary (AWM ref. 23/22/1) notes the Battalion arrived in Port Said on 1st December 1914.

A.G. Adams writes about their run ashore to the Globe Hotel, Colombo, getting about in rickshaws, visiting the museum, the cinnamon gardens and a Buddhist temple.

Note the letterhead - Mounted Cadets Melbourne.

Dear Mother,

We got to Colombo at about 6:30a.m. and after breakfast we all went ashore together. We went to the Globe Hotel and from there we started out in carriages. At least all of them except Head, Nicholson, Cleveland and I, who had rickshaws. We went to the Museum, Cinnamon Gardens, and a Buddhist temple. In all we went about 16 miles. All this was before lunch. In the afternoon we went round the town and took a train-ride through the native quarters. Had tea and went on a short rickshaw ride, 22 all in a line, and went down to the boat. After we left Colombo it was fairly rough and when we got into the Red Sea it was hot for one day. Ever since that it has been nice and cool. We got into Suez at about 7 a.m. and having passed the Doctor started up the band. We expect to arrive in Port Said at about 4 a.m. tomorrow (1st December 1914). We have had Church Parade tonight as there was no service this morning. I've been to 8 services since we left. 
There is no more news so good bye.
I remain your lovingly

Athol