Have had a great day. Motored out to Redcar on business and visited Durham Cathedral on the return journey. It's a magnificent spot. The Cathedral is on top of a high hill with the river flowing through a ravine on one side and two fine old bridges. It's one of the finest sights in England. The town itself, too, is very quaint. Have heard no more about going to the front....
10th December, 1914.[3]
The C.O. is now in France, and from what I can gather is making preparations for us all to go out immediately after Christmas. I don't think there is much chance of being able to get home for Christmas. However, one can never tell, so we will hope for the best.
I went for a flip around yesterday afternoon for ten minutes, but it was far too thick to see anything, so came down. Best love.
Ever your loving son,
Harold.
X.
To his Mother.
Hotel Burlington, Dover.
30th December, 1914.