Consists of a colour copy of the certificate verifying Sir Lawrence Arthur Pattinson's Coat of Arms.

Sinclair thanks Sir Lawrence, on behalf of the King, for his long and valuable service in the Royal Air Force.

Discusses Sir Lawrence when he was a pupil at the college, commenting that he passed his Public Examination of the Melbourne University in seven subjects. Adamson remarks that Sir Lawrence was made Prefect at College and describes him as a 'thoroughly trustworthy and honourable boy'.

Sir Lawrence discusses an air combat between 5 of his machines and 5 'Huns'. He remarks that his senior Flight Commander, Captain Naughton, and his observer managed to bring down two planes, one of the pilots being seen to fall out of his machine in the air. He notes that the same Captain and observer brought down two planes before, and describes their technique.

Sir Lawrence sends his thanks for 'thin underclothing' sent by his mother.

He gives a very detailed account of his fight with several enemy planes during which he comes very close to being shot down.

Includes a transcription of the letter which is handwritten by his mother.

Sir Lawrence discusses 80 minutes of flying trying to patrol the trenches, which was hindered by a big bank of cloud and snow storms.

He gives thanks for the 'wolley helmet' sent by his mother and the "letter from Granny".

Sir Lawrence discusses doing a reconnaissance, being put up by a Brignole Headquarters and being pleased at the "amazing price of buck".

Written from France.

Sir Lawrence disccuses the awarding of a Military Cross to one of his 'baby' observers.

He remarks on bad weather, a lack of an appearance of the enemy and a lesser amount of work to do. He notes that the King is now Colonel in Chief of the Royal Flying Corps.

Sir Lawrence relates his first experiences flying alone, admitting he was 'desperately nervous' but did 'fairly well', and that it made him appreciate flying with an experienced pilot.

He remarks that the biggest difficulty was starting the plane on the ground with a Maurice Farman plane and comments that he must go to bed early to be up for duty at 6.30 the following morning, and promises to visit his mother at first chance.

Written from The Kings Head hotel, Harrow on the Hill, London.

Sir Lawrence discusses being alone in a Henry Harman plane, and having a small job 'looking after stores, in the flight'. He remarks on a Battalion's fight and how they were congratulated by Sir John French.

He comments that Johnny Fairbairn, a fellow student and oarsman when Sir Lawrence attended Jesus College, is doing well, flying a BE2C and hoping to get his wings soon.

Written from Netheravon, Wiltshire.