Letter written by James Stanley Carr to Thomas Tout (27 August 1917)

At night, without lights, is a punishment and I wonder what are my sins to deserve such. Still I’m a lucky beggar – some fellows have to walk those same roads and have a comfortless destination at the end. The more I see the more do I remark – the soldier’s sacrifice is supreme.… How I am longing to be back in England! A settled life is all I ask. Even the prospect of teaching is pleasant.