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Private J Skewes Letters Describe Desert Crossing At Sea Voyage
Letters from Private J Skewes dated 20th March 1910 recount a march to a railway, overnight train travel, and an embarkation on a ships voyage. He notes desert conditions, a picket duty for submarine threats, and a return to camp life with mentions of fellow soldiers and parcels. He describes the Prince of Wales visit, French currency, local hospitality, and a sense of longing for home amid wartime duties.
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