Historical information

Allan's mother is very happy to hear of Allan and Alette's engagement.

Significance

Quinn Collection

Physical description

A two and a half-page letter written on two sheets of pale blue paper (0885.a1-2), headed 14 Fitzroy Street, St. Kilda and dated 10/9/51. The stamps have been torn off the matching envelope (0885.b). The postmark is St. Kilda. ''17 Sep.' is stamped upside down in purple on the back on the back.

Inscriptions & markings

Letter commences "Allan Dear" and concludes "...From Mum and Kip"