There is one thing I am glad to say, that I have fulfilled my
undertaking by killing I don’t know how many Germans, as they fell
before me like broken eggs. I was promoted to full corporal for
sticking it out in my blockhouse for seventy-three hours without
anything to eat or drink, only firing away all the time at the savages,
as this is what I call them. I was given a hearty cheer when the
General shook hands with me and congratulated me on my pluck, and not
forgetting the men that were with me in the blockhouse. There were four
killed and myself and two more wounded--seven altogether, so I will say
no more, but will write again soon. Give my love to all. Good-bye, from
your loving son, Bert: _Corporal B. L. Prince_.