Identity area
Reference code
LAP/1/2/9
Title
Letter from Sir Lawrence to his mother, Mary Pattinson
Date(s)
- 23 Oct 1915 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
2 items, paper.
Context area
Name of creator
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Sir Lawrence discusses seeing the 'fire balls' which are now being used by the enemy and includes a small illustration. He comments on other conflicts that he has been in, and remarks that he has no news about coming home yet.
Included in the envelope is a newspaper cutting relating to Sir John French's commendation to the work of the Flying Corps.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open.