Historical information

A letter written from Charles Quinn to his mother in 1945 containing details about how homesick Allan Quinn is and how much he longs to see his mother in Brisbane.

Significance

This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century.

Physical description

Single page, double sided letter (0302.A1) written on beige paper and envelope (0302.B).

Inscriptions & markings

Inscription on top right hand corner of letter: "M.I. Goonawarra/Brisbane Q 8-12-45"

Inscription on envelope: "Mrs. S. Quinn/San Lorenzo/63 Ocean Beach/Manly N.S.W."
The airmail symbol is evident on the top right hand corner of the envelope and there are three stamps in the same corner,