The collection comprises one published history of the Ambler family by Louis Ambler, as well as correspondence and research notes produced during the production of the volume.
The correspondence mainly consists of requests from Louis Ambler, author of 'The Ambler Family' to Thomas Ambler, asking the latter to research particular aspects of the history of the family in York.
The handwritten pencil notes were most likely produced by Thomas Ambler, Nunnery Lane, York, as part of his research on behalf of Louis Ambler.
Copy of the published work 'The Ambler Family' by Louis Ambler, containing historical details of the branches of the Ambler family in West Yorkshire, York, Lincolnshire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, London and America.
The leaflet contains details of the contents of the book, and included a tear-off slip to order the publication. The tear off slip has been used.
It is likely that this notice, relating to applications for pensions, was received by Thomas Ambler.