Historical information

Letters from Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF to his family at Terrick Terrick. Refer cat No 4183.3P for Alf’s service details.

Physical description

.1) Letter, “YMCA, With the Australian Imperial Force” letterhead, yellowed, all printing in red & black, ruled lines, hand written in black pencil, dated.
.2) letter, rectangular shape, off white colour, hand written in black pencil & ink.
.3) Letter, rectangular shape, off white colour, unlined, hand written in black pencil, dated.

Inscriptions & markings

.1) Main points, “France Sun 11th Feb 1917”, “Dear Mother”, “Always your loving son Alf”
.2) Main points, “I remain your loving brother & son xxxx Alf (Love to all)”
.3 Main points, “France Sun 18th Feb 1917”, “Dear Mother & all”