Historical information

Two letters from Allan Quinn to his mother written in 1945.
Letter #1 Allan writes to his mother as he leaves Melbourne
Letter #2 Allan depicts his time spent at the mouth of the Brisbane River

Significance

These letters are of historical, social and interpretive significance as they provide information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century.

Physical description

Two letters written in 1945.Letter #1 (0313.A1) from 08/02/45 and is a singular page consisting of blue ink on lined paper.
Letter #2 (0313.A2-A4) from an unknown date consists of three pages of blue ink written on blank beige paper.
Envelope (0313.B) dated 04/06/45.

Inscriptions & markings

Envelope: Mrs. S. Quinn/Sanlorenzo/63 Ocean Beach/Manly N.S.W
The envelope also has an airmail stamp dated 1945 and an Australia postage stamp.