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A wounded Westbury man, Maddox. Anxiety about son Jock after news of a reverse suffered in German East Africa - over 900 casualties. Mention of Kiplings Ode on Lord Roberts. Dissertation on difference of staying power of fortresses under German attack by Germans.

Jock safe in German East Africa after major engagement with heavy English losses. Superiority of German gun power. News of destruction of 3 German Men-of-War off Falklands after loss of 3 English ships off coast of Chile. King George V in France; decorated King Albert of the Belgians with Order of the Garter. "Germans putting up a magnificent fight. Austrians seem almost useless".

Letter from friend Colonel Marling V.C. (retired) volunteering and attached to Sir John Frenchs H.Q. Instances of retired Admirals volunteering for duties. Tight censorship of official information. Son Jock with Indian contingent of 15,000 in German East Africa. French inhabitants apparent disregard of shelling. Shortage of matches.

Letter from Jock. Comments about German East Africa.

Son Jock wounded slightly. Comment on book Man Eaters of Tsavo, lions along the Mombasa Uganda Railway. Bothas successful expedition against German South West Africa. Improvements in work of hospitals behind front lines in Europe, also sanitation.