Identity area
Reference code
LAP/1/2/3
Title
Letter from Sir Lawrence to his mother, Mary Pattinson
Date(s)
- 13 May 1915 (Creation)
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1 item, paper.
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
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.
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Accruals
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Open.