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Forty letters from Leslie Cairns, Officer Cadet, Royal Artillery, and jeweller receipt, 10 September - 15 December 1940

 File — Box: CLX-A-1542
Identifier: Coll-1657/4/5

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Scope and Contents

Forty letters, manuscript, 10 September to 15 December 1940, from Leslie G. Cairns, Officer Cadet, Royal Artillery (commissioned into RA, December 1940), and jeweller receipt/invoice for blood-stone signet ring.

Some notable letters include:

  1. Sent on 10 September 1940, Leslie describes that "there was a small invasion", "most came by air and landed, but some tried to land from the sea," and they were ordered to prepare for active service, however everything was "safely over by tea". He also asked that she say "not a word to anybody" about the events he describes here.
  2. Sent on 9 October 1940, Leslie expresses concern over bombing close to Irene at the time. He also mentions a Regimental Order given that day about leave for soldiers whose relatives were injured in air raids.

Dates

  • Creation: 10 September - 15 December 1940

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Language of Materials

English

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Some material is restricted due to Data Protection legislation. Please contact the repository in advance.

Full Extent

1 folder

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Immediate Source of Acquisition

Originally from accession: SC-Acc-2016-0052

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