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Grant, Lieut.'t Eric, MGI val 2124 number 151
42th Batt. C.E.F G.H. ,
29/12/17

Dear D. Mac Mechan,

I enclose herewith a brief and hasty account of my "goings on" in the district destroyed recently.

It is a very weak effort, I know, and fear it will not assist you much.

Sincerely,

Eric [underlined]