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 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 mother from a training camp in York. He describes doing a 16 mile walk with a pack, being a guard during the night and celebrating Christmas Day in the camp.

Consists of a letter from Thomas Baker Brown to his brother George from a training camp in York. He describes a 17 mile Brigade Route march, and a 'bathing Parade at York Baths'. He also lists parcels and letters he has received from various family members.

Consists of a letter from Thomas Baker Brown to his mother from a training camp in York. He describes meeting a man from the Health and Strength League, an impending inspection and his plans to get a 'late pass' to visit the Theatre Royal.

Consists of a letter from Thomas Baker Brown to his mother from a training camp in York. He describes an inpection by a General, manoeuvres on the racecourse and the rise in men fainting while on charge.

Consists of a letter from Thomas Baker Brown to his mother from a training camp in York. He describes when he is allowed to take leave and seeing 'a lot of Lord Derby's men'.