Consists of the first letter home sent by Thomas Baker Brown to his mother following joining the army. The letter describes his trip from Newcastle to a training camp in York, and being put into the 'Clerks Platoon'. The letter is written from 9th Platoon, 'C' Company, 6th Northumberland Fusiliers, Scarcroft Schools, York.

Consists of a letter from Thomas Baker Brown to his mother from a training camp in York. He describes the C Company being moved from Scarcroft Schools to Poppleton Road Schools for the holidays.

Consists of a letter from Thomas Baker Brown to his father from France. He discusses general news, and thanks his father for sorting a belt out for him.

Consists of a letter from Thomas Baker Brown to his father from France. He discusses general news and remarks that 'engagements are the fashion'.

Consists of a letter from Thomas Baker Brown to his father from France. He discusses the cold but dry weather, and other general news concerning people both he and his father know.

Consists of a letter from Thomas Baker Brown to his mother from France. He discusses general news concerning people both he and his mother know, and thanks her for money sent.

Consists of a postcard from Thomas Baker Brown to his father from France. He writes about the whereabouts of his brother George and informs his father he received his letter.

Consists of a letter from Thomas Baker Brown to his father from France. He discusses the danger of his position 'facing Lille' and remarks that he thinks 'we are winning'.

Consists of a letter from Thomas Baker Brown to his father from France. He remarks that the weather is not so bad, and discusses general news concerning people both he and his father know. He remarks on how good it is to have something to read, on articles he is sending back home and reminiscises about old songs his father used to sing.

Consists of a letter from Thomas Baker Brown to his sister Hazel from France. He thanks her for her letters and asks about her college exams. He also comments on looking forward to a 'Merry Christmas in the trenches'.