A touching letter has been received by Mr. Harry Williams, of Brongwylfa, Blaenau, from his brother, Private David Williams, who is on active service with B Company of the 2 nd Welsh regiment.
Probably no other regiment in the expeditionary forces has fought harder than the 2 nd Welsh, but they have maintained their traditional tenacity in the thick of the fray, and it is pleasing to find that young men from this district are to be found amongst this fine body of soldiers.
Private Williams states : —
“We have been in the trenches this last 14 days. We were there Christmas Day and New Year's Day. It is very cold here and continually raining. I hope you all enjoyed your Christmas, and that the works are going all right.
“This is a grand country. Its all farms here, and there are some fine gardens and some good agricultural ground here. I should like to come across Dr. Cook but he may be in another place. We have seen Dan Lemonheigh to-day and he is all right. Give my best respects to Dai Issac if you will see him.
“A good many poor fellows got frost bitten here during Christmas time; they could hardly walk nor feel anything with their hands.
“I would be very glad if you would send me a tin of cocoa and a bit of sugar, it is very scarce here, and it is so easy to make. I would be very thankful if you would do that.
“It is a pity to see the damage the Germans have done here to these poor people's farms and houses, and the hundreds of pounds worth of furniture lying about here.
“I am in good health, hoping you are the same, so no more at present. Best love to all.
