W Glew wrote two letters from Mess 15, HMS Laurel. In the letter to the Lord Mayor he states that the gift was doubly pleasing to him coming from him and 'dear old York', his native city.
Leading Seaman Albert Joseph Hemenway wrote from HMS Grasshopper, c/o GPO Malta. He states his hope that God will spare them to bring the boxes home shortly so they can show their friends and relations what has made them cheerful. He adds that he started at 14 in the Cake Moulding room, joined the navy at 15¼, and has now served 12 years with 2 years 8 months still to do. His sister forwards the Cocoa Works Magazine and he has seen the Lord Mayor's photos in last month's. He encloses a black embroidered ribbon from the ship as a souvenir.
Hand drawn poster of coat of arms of the city of York, this version includes cap of maintenance used for the Office of the Lord Mayor and City Council.
Purchased March 1949 by the Publicity Committee who hold the copyright. Contains 6 drawings of South door, York Minster; West End, York Minster; The Shambles; Low Petergate; Holy Trinity Church, Goodramgate (interior); Bootham Bar
The names of the sheriffs are written in one hand, with their place of residence nad date of shrievalty in another. Each impression is in red sealing wax on an individual card. Impressions: fair.
The seals have a variety of devices and initials on them.