MESSAGES OF HOPE.

Marlborough Express, Volume L, Issue 2, 4 January 1916, Page 5

MESSAGES OF HOPE.

,L^2ES?, r.^iSS^S^. EXCHANGE GREETINGS

(Received Jan. 3, 4.1/5 p.m/> LONDON", Jan.'.2. Sir Dongltts Haig ; sent the follow - ing message io General Joffve:"Tho past •yeai;'..has Jchifc more clovS^Jy the .ties, uniting-.our. .two nations.: I--pray and believe that '"'our. united strength in 1916 will enable us finally to drive the enemy far" beyond the borders «v your beloved country. All ranks sen<l testimony of their deep friendship and admiration for yourself and 1 liearmies of France." < General J off re replied: "I trust that the eo[uai confidence and cooperation or all ranks y/ill load to Ihp still greater success of our combine*! efforts, and enable us to defeat .onr enemies completely. I wisJi' to express the deep sympathy, affection, and comradeship we all ieel towuids yon and the British armies umiej your command." j