We are quartered on the forward part of the ship, just like a large forecastle of a schooner, of course it is the roughest part of the ship especially in a storm but, we do not mind it now in the least. The only inconvenience is in eating. One must hold his plate and coffee in his hands in any bad weather. Also look out for the butter plate and dixie containing the Mulligan (Irish Stew) the old reliable army food. Several times our whole meal, knives plates etc. porridge, coffee and the blooming stew, were deposited all in a pile on the side ofthe ship and brought back on the next succeeding roll.

One poor fellow of the 259th was killed almost immediately by a huge refrigerator weighing about ten tons crashing across the deck and pining him against the after hatch ways. He was buried at sea the same afternoon. This was the only fatal accident that happened.

I will write again before I land M have a couple to post on my arrival. Hope to get word very soon as I am somewhat anxious. Write same address to Vladivostok often and tell me all the news.

Affectionately always Andrew.

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