My Dear People,
Just a line to let you know how I am getting on.
We left the Outer Harbor about Midnight Tuesday. I was well asleep. Next morning the sea was lovely and smooth but after we passed Kangaroo Island we struck a long slow swell which of course turned up a considerable number of our men, but as I anticipated I am a good sailor and love the swing of the old boat. Yesterday it was windy and rough but it is fine to-day.
We left the Outer Harbor about Midnight Tuesday. I was well asleep. Next morning the sea was lovely and smooth but after we passed Kangaroo Island we struck a long slow swell which of course turned up a considerable number of our men, but as I anticipated I am a good sailor and love the swing of the old boat. Yesterday it was windy and rough but it is fine to-day.
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| Soldiers waiting to board the HMAT Afric |
There are a lot of men on this boat, about 900 N.S.W. men and 600 S.A.s, besides the crew. I do not know whether we will call at the West or not but a small boat might come out and take the mail. We are being well treated here and I am enjoying the trip splendidly. We saw some whales in the distance this morning. We have only seen one ship on the trip, a steamer making for Adelaide. Hoping you are all well as I am.
I remain
Tom.
