papers, papers
Accession Number
NAM.1974-02-31-13
Description
A handwritten copy of a letter copied by Charlotte Maxwell, originally written by Francis Maxwell to her. Maxwell starts the letter by describing the weather, telling Charlotte that it has been warm and the conditions were ideal for fighting. He mentions how a couple still live in the village despite enemy occupation and intense fighting going on outside. He also mentions at the end of the letter that he will be writing to the parents of his killed officers.
Campaigns
World War One, Western Front (1914-1918)
Events
Thiepval, Battle of, 1916 (World War One, Western Front 1914-1918)
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