Historical information

Allan writes it is three months now that he has been ashore waiting to sign onto another ship and most of his savings have been used up. He has met up with several old friends when their ships have docked in San Francisco. He has spent some time with is friend Norm Cowley, who has married and settled in San Francisco.

Significance

Quinn Collection

Physical description

Pale green self-folding letter written with green ink (0831.a) headed San Francisco and dated 28/11/49.

Inscriptions & markings

The letter is from Allan to his mother.