Identity area
Reference code
LAP/1/2/4
Title
Letter from Sir Lawrence to his mother, Mary Pattinson
Date(s)
- 23 Aug 1915 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 item, paper.
Context area
Name of creator
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Sir Lawrence discusses parcels received from his mother, including grouse, stockings, chocolates and silk gloves. He comments on seeing his first 'real live Hun' and chasing an enemy plane. He remarks that he is writing a full account of the fight to his father, and also for his own interest in it in years to come.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open.