Nov 4, 1927

Dear Mrs. Ellis,

The years pass & I am now sending some snapshots taken at Villers-au-bois. My daughter & I took several as we thought you would like to see the surrounding country which is now fast losing all traces of the Great War. There was formerly a large French Military cemetery next to the Canadian where 7000 men were buried they have all been exhumed & removed to Quatre-vent.

The British cemeteries have all been untouched, they are most beautifully kept that at Villers-au-bois is very beautiful the men in charge taking a great pride in their work.

I've greatly regretted, we were not there a week earlier when Nov. 11 was a mass of red roses you will see the farther end was covered with white roses. It is a comfort to know that the resting places of our dear ones are well cared for. We couldn't get flowers, so planted plants of heath near the headstones. I often think of you and wonder if all is well.

I had a letter some time ago from another Mrs. Fisk who has been enquiring for her son. He landed in Fern[?] January 1920, & she last heard of him in August 1913 he was named William & joined up in one of the Canadian horse regiments. I haven't the particulars near me just now. Do you think he would be the man your son spoke of. I am sure she would be glad of any news.

I have numbered the cards as you enter the gate, there is a small locker containing a copy of regular of graves.

Believe me dear Mrs. Ellis.
Yours very sincerely,
Gwen Fisk