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Collapse D5948 - Rifleman Arthur Bryan (d 1915), First World War soldier - c1914-1915D5948 - Rifleman Arthur Bryan (d 1915), First World War soldier - c1914-1915
Expand 1 - Letters written by Arthur Bryan from the Isle of Sheppey, England - 19141 - Letters written by Arthur Bryan from the Isle of Sheppey, England - 1914
Collapse 2 - Letters and Postcards from Arthur Bryan to Mrs Bryan, posted while on active service in France - 1914-19152 - Letters and Postcards from Arthur Bryan to Mrs Bryan, posted while on active service in France - 1914-1915
1 - Letter posted from St. Nazaire in France. He says that he is sorry to hear that 'Badge' is a prisoner and that Sam's arm is getting better, 30 Oct - 1914
2 - Posted from St. Nazaire, France. Refers to having seen George Thompson, who is okay.
3 - Posted from British Expeditionary Force, France. Re. Arthur is in the trenches, but cannot say where exactly. He talks about the fit state of the troops as well as exchanging the normal pleasantries. - [1914]
4 - Posted from British Expeditionary Force, France. Re. his expectation that the war will not last more than three months. He also enquires about his wife and child. Finally, he says that he is in good spirits and health. - [1915]
5 - Field Service postcard in which he states that he has not received a letter for a long time, 28 Oct - 1914
6 - Posted from British Expeditionary Force, France. Re. 'Bill' joining the RFD. Asks about the baby and the rest of the family.
7 - Posted from British Expeditionary Force, France. Re. Lloyd George, and 'Bill' not liking the Army because of the lack of food. He also talks about his feelings on the subject of his wife leaving the house.
8 - Posted from British Expeditionary Force, France. Re. the poor weather and his suprise at 'Bill' enlisting. - [1915]
9 - Posted from British Expeditionary Force, France. Re. him being very well and telling his wife to keep her spirits up. Also talks about a surprise and the fact that George will be going home on a pass. - [1915]
10 - Posted from British Expeditionary Force, France. Re. the surprise that he may be getting a few days leave soon. He also writes about Albert's accident, helping Emma, and sticking together in times of trouble.
11 - Posted from British Expeditionary Force, France. Re. assuring Mrs Bryan that Pash Barker is alright and that he is glad that Charlie and Sam are alright. He states that he has received letters from Emma and George, and the weather is getting colder. - [1914]
12 - Field Service Postcard to Mrs Bryan, re. having recieved her letter, a reply to which will follow at the first available opportunity - 9 Nov 1914
13 - Field Service Postcard to Mrs Bryan mentioning that he has recieved her letter, and a reply will follow at the first available opportunity, 17 Nov - 1914
14 - Posted from British Expeditionary Force, France. Refers to the baby and Mrs Bryan's mother not being very well. He encourages his wife to visit his cousin at Clay Cross. - [1914]
15 - Posted from British Expeditionary Force, France. Re. his daughter, Charlie Woods and Jerry Beresford. - [1914]
16 - Posted from British Expeditionary Force, France. He refers to the letters he has received from various people, and also asks his wife about her plans for Christmas. He also mentions a gift they got from the Queen and a note that came with it that he is sending home, 20 Dec - 1914
17 - Field Service Postcard to Mrs Bryan, re. having received her parcel & letter. He will respond at the first available opportunity. Also includes a handwritten note wishing a merry Christmas and a happy new year, 21 Dec - 1914
18 - Posted from British Expeditionary Force, France. Refers to Sam being disabled and Mrs Bryan's mother being ill - [1914-1915]
19 - Posted from British Expeditionary Force, France. Re. Doris being ill and about Arthur sending back Princess Mary's Box and a Chritmas card form The King and Queen. - [1914-1915]
20 - Postcard from Arthur Bryan to his wife, 23 Sep - 1914
21 - Field Service Postcard, re. having received a letter dated 26/12/1914, 16 Jan - 1915
22 - Field Service Postcard re. received your letter, 7 Jan - 1915
23 - Posted from British Expeditionary Force, France. Re. He writes about the weather, Doris, some missing letters and Charlie, 21 Jan - 1915
24 - Posted from British Expeditionary Force, France. Mentions George being on a pass at home, and goes on to discuss some photos that Arthur sent home, the weather, Doris and a lost party ticket, 30 Jan - 1915
25 - Posted from British Expeditionary Force, France. Re. his mother-in-law's health, Doris, the weather, Bill joining the army, money Arthur is sending home, and Pash Baker. Finally, he mentions the poor way that the Germans are treating the prisoners, some of his regiment being taken at Ypres in November, 8 Mar - 1915
Expand 3 - Letters of Condolence on the death of Arthur Bryan from various sources - 19153 - Letters of Condolence on the death of Arthur Bryan from various sources - 1915
Expand 4 - Various Certificates and letters re. the death of Arthur Bryan4 - Various Certificates and letters re. the death of Arthur Bryan
Expand 5 - Miscellaneous letters regarding the death of Arthur Bryan5 - Miscellaneous letters regarding the death of Arthur Bryan
Expand 6 - Letters from Mrs Crawford (Arthur's Cousin) to Mr and Mrs Bryan6 - Letters from Mrs Crawford (Arthur's Cousin) to Mr and Mrs Bryan
Expand 7 - Miscellaneous - 1914-19157 - Miscellaneous - 1914-1915
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