Letter from Sir Lawrence to his mother, Mary Pattinson
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.
Letter from Sir Lawrence to his mother, Mary Pattinson
Sir Lawrence discusses seeing the 'fire balls' which are now being used by the enemy and includes a small illustration. He comments on other conflicts that he has been in, and remarks that he has no news about coming home yet.
Included in the envelope is a newspaper cutting relating to Sir John French's commendation to the work of the Flying Corps.
Letter from Sir Lawrence to his mother, Mary Pattinson
Sir Lawrence discusses staying in the Ritz hotel in Paris which has allowed English officers to stay for ten francs a night. He comments on the ""cheeriness and enthusiasm"" the French show for the English Flying Corps, and describes the welcome he recieved.
He describes a message from Sir John French congratulating pilots and observers on recent fighting. Sir Lawrence remarks that the major approves of his 'gun mounting idea' and he hopes for great things to come of it.
Written from the Ritz Hotel, Paris.