1914: October Danbury - to Alec

No 61 F Corp

Dear Alec

I thought you would like to see the City of Danbury! I go there every day & signal on the hills near. We are to be inspected by Hon. Hobhouse P.G. to-morrow. I am well have just received Mothers letter. Hope the parcel arrived safely. The sweater is for you. Hope you are well. Put P.C. in my album.

Tom

[Little Baddow  October 1914]

[Hon. Hobhouse P.G. is Sir Charles Hobhouse Postmaster General 1911-1914, M.P. for Bristol East]

1914: Archie Bright

Archie Bright Sherwood Foresters

[Archie Viccars Bright shared Tom's middle name and was his cousin. He worked in the family solicitors firm before the war]

1914: October 9th T.V Brewer

Your affectionate brother
Tom
Oct 9th 1914

1914: 7th October - Colchester - to Cathy

Colchester

Dear Cathy

Thanks so much for letter but I have not yet received the parcel you speak of. Please make enquiries at your end. I had the afternoon off so I have cycled over (20 miles) to Colchester. It is a fairly large place and full of soldiers. Will write on Sunday

Au revoir.

Tom

1914: 7th October - Colchester - to Mother

Dear Mother

I have just cycled over here and got lost. I shall have a good meal! It is a fairly large town full of soldiers. I have been round the castle. We are enjoying lovely weather. Hope to hear from you soon.  My leave is put 31st Oct.

Au revoir
Tom