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Postmarked received in Halifax, 2 cent stamp. Address inscribed in pencil and then redone in ink on front. Options are listed on reverse for soldier to indicate information to recipient. Transcriber has drawn strike through options the sender has drawn line through. Addressed to: John C. Bourinot, Esq. Port Hawkesbury, C.B. Nova Scotia Canada Nothing is to be written on this side except the date and signature of the sender. Sentence not required may be erased. If anything else is added the post card will be destroyed. I am quite well. I have been admitted into hospital { sick } and am going on well. { wounded } and hope to be discharged soon. I am being sent down to the base. { letter dated July 12th I have received your { telegram " { parcel " Letter follows at first opportunity. I have received no letter from you { lately. { for a long time. Signature only } J. J. Bourinot Date Aug 13th/16
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