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 father from a training camp in York. He describes his daily duties, the punishment one of the soldiers received for striking a non-commissioned officer and watching a company football match. The letter is written from 9th Platoon, C Company, 2/6th Northumberland Fusiliers, Scarcroft Schools, York.

Consists of a letter from Thomas Baker Brown to his mother from a training camp in York. He describes a leak in his 'air pillow' and receiving his 'rifle and packs' which are 'some weight'.

Consists of a letter from Thomas Baker Brown to his mother from a training camp in York. He describes his day-to-day life including getting his washing done, and listening to lectures on musketry. The letter is written from 9th Platoon, C Company, 2/6th Northumberland Fusiliers, Scarcroft Schools, York.

Consists of a letter from Thomas Baker Brown to his brother George from a training camp in York. He describes an inspections, drills and spending his 6/6 per week salary in the canteen.

Consists of a letter from Thomas Baker Brown to his mother from a training camp in York. He describes leisure acitivities he has been doing such as ping pong, having a hot bath in the Public Baths and visiting the Assembly Rooms. He also describes 15 mile morning walks, kit inspections and feet inspections. The letter is written from 9th Platoon, C Company, 2/6th Northumberland Fusiliers, Scarcroft Schools, York.

Consists of a letter from Thomas Baker Brown to his father from a training camp in York. He describes seeing a lot of men from North Shields at his camp, doing a 14 mile march and the heavy snow in York. The letter is written from 9th Platoon, C Company, 2/6th Northumberland Fusiliers, Scarcroft Schools, York.

Consists of a letter from Thomas Baker Brown to his mother from a training camp in York. He describes being chosen to demonstrate a move in front of other soldiers in a Swedish Drill, and doing 'Company Drill'.

Consists of a letter from Thomas Baker Brown to his mother from a training camp in York. He describes news of the camp, inlcuding the promotion of his Lietenant, and informs his mother he won't be able to have time off over Christmas.

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.