Dear Sis & Family;

      Your most welcome letter was received yesterday & I sure was glad to hear from you.

      How is everyone over there? This leaves me feeling fine & dandy, well fed & plenty of good warm clothes to take care of the cold winter that is coming. I suppose you have had your threshing done & are also ready for the winter. I sure wish you the best of luck with your crops & stock. Be sure & get the best prices as it will do you as much good as anyone else.

      I sure was glad to hear the good news about Mike. I also read the write up the Hartington Herald gave him & Pearl. Believe me, they deserve every bit of the praise. But I don't think Mike will see much service, as this war isn't going to last so very much longer. Because by the way the Yanks have got them going, they can't hold out much longer.

      Sis, I sure have seen some very interesting sites in the last few weeks. I have been through some of the captured German trenches & dugout. They had things fixed up to stay for some time. The trenches were are cemented & boarded up & the dugouts were fixed up as good as some homes, with electric lights & water works in them. But the steady little Yankees made them leave it all in a hurry.

      I have also seen lots of Hun prisoners captured by the doughboys, and I hope to see many more of them.

      Well I guess I have told you about all the news over here that will pass the censor but I have a lot in my mind of which I will tell you of when I get back. Say, but won't that be some great time when us boys arrive. We sure will make that old town ring for a while.

      Sis, I want you to tell me just exactly what is wrong with Ernest & what they intend to do with him, poor kid. He never says much, always tries not to complain, but I guess this time he couldn't keep it down. Sis, I also hope you are feeling better & that all your secret wishes are fulfill(ed).

      I certainly would like to of been with the folks at the dinner at Mikes, but remember, Inez, you folks are always with in my thoughts, especially Dad & Mother. Often I dream of the deer old folks. At times I don't write as often as I should, but it isn't my fault because I write every chance I get to them.

      Well Sis, I guess I have written about all for this time. So take good care of yourselves & write often.

Your Brother
With Love to All
Kinley

Pvt. Kinley J. Cisney
Batt. “B” 1st Anti-Aircraft Bn. (C. A. C.)
A. E. F.