Letter of May 17th, 1917 from Thomas Percival Elder to his sister in law Flossie Winnifred Elder of Ottawa Ontario. The letter is written on Maple Leaf Club letterhead. Transcription: Dear Flossie, It is some time since I wrote you I believe, but I know it is a much longer time since I heard from you. Luck has been with one in the first place I am [?] for a course commencing in July and in the second place I am on the balance of my 14 days leave which I hardly expected to get. I am enjoying myself very much and have taken in several theatres. It is raining to-day the first since I came over. I am going up to see Mrs L during her husband's absence 'orful ain't it.' For the first time since last September I got my kilts out and put them on, on Monday They are certainly the best for this hot weather and then the swank as well. It is rather a tiresome thing writing when there is nothing coming my way in that respect. Your brother, TP Elder