Historical information

The letters are from Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF to his Mother and Sister in Australia. .1) Being a military envelope it has instructions for its use. refer 4183.3P for Alf’s service details.

Physical description

.1) Envelope, khaki colour, military issue, all print in black, hand addressed in purple pencil.
.2).3).5) Letters, “YMCA On Active Service” letterhead, ruled lines, hand written in black pencil, dated.
.4) Envelope, yellowish odour, military PO stamp, stamped in red by the censor, addressed in black pen, hand signed by censor.

Inscriptions & markings

.1) Addressed to, “Mrs W Ferris Terrick Terrick Via Pyramid Victoria Australia”
.2) main Point, “ In France 26th Dec 1916”, Dear Mother”
.4) main point, “On Active service” Mrs W Ferris” as in .1)
.5) main point, “In France 28th Dec 1916”, “Dear Marian”