Ruby,

Just fancy what the toward's do to murder a poor women a nurse to and poor children I would sooner blow my own brains out, than let them take me a prisoner, Well Ruby let us look at the bright side of things, How do you like you new home, how are all your people I do hope they are well I have a P card here I am going to send to Lilly at once. How did I strike you Birthday was I any where near the date with it. Ruby I would like to send you a Parcel from here but I am frightened it would go astray, I would have given anything for yours parcel but it doesnt matter I suppose you will give me a little thing that I would think the world of when I come back to australia

I am your loving friend

Alick.