[Written on the back-side of a postcard picturing and captioned “THE LAKE, KEW GARDENS.” Added to the top right of the card, “O.A.S.” stands for “On Active Service.”]

O.A.S.

Mrs. Wm. Fardoe
Hayfield P.O.
Manitoba
Canada

France.
Oct 20/17

Dear Mother,

Just a line as have nothing else to do and am closing, as have nothing else to say, except I am quite well and hope this finds you the same

Geo.