Historical information

Letters written by Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF from Training camps in England. refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details.

Physical description

.1) letter, “ “YMCA, H.M.Forces On Active Service” letterhead, print in red and black, ruled lines, hand written in black pen, dated.
.2) Envelope, yellowish colour, green postage stamp, hand writing in black pen.
.3) .4) letter, same as .1) different date and Camp.

Inscriptions & markings

.1) Main points, “Lark Hill Salisbury Plain England, 24th sept 1916”, “Dear Mother”.
.2) addressed, “Mrs A.E.Ferris Terrick Terrick Via Pyramid”
.3) Main points, “Hurdcott camp 23 Nov 1916”, “Dear Mother & ones at home”.