Company Sergeant Major George Gill of 9th Service Battalion, The Prince of Wales Own West Yorkshire Regiment, wrote on headed paper from Belton Park, Grantham. He states that he will cherish the box as a 'souvenir of the stirring times' they live in today, and also as a record of 'the kindly thoughtfulness' of the Lord Mayor and Sheriff.
John Goodrick, Service number 1595, of Royal Army Medical Corps, wrote from No 3 General Hospital, British Expeditionary Force. He states that he trusts 'these troublesome times may have a speedy termination'.
Mortimer and Rachel Goodwill wrote on behalf of their son, Corporal Thomas Mortimer Goodwill. Their address was 116 Lowther St, York. Mortimer thanks the Lord Mayor and Sheriff for the kindly interest they have taken in the York soldiers during this 'terrible war'. He adds that that they hope and pray that their son 'with the other noble men who have gone out to fight our cause will come back safely and enjoy the kindly present'.
Private A P Grant of Army Pay Corps, wrote from 9 De Grey Terrace, Clarence St, York. He states that his mother is having the box 'framed together with one of Queen Victoria's chocolate boxes (containing the original chocolate) which was sent out to South Africa' to an uncle of his.
Alfred Grantham wrote from HMS Mars, but also gave his York address of 69 Huntington Road. He states that it was very good of the Lord Mayor to 'think a little about those far away from their homes and the old city of York'. The illustration is of the ship.
Private Joe Griffiths wrote from 23 Clarence Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, to ask Mr Wilkinson to thank the Lord Mayor and Sheriff of York for the gift. He states that he will keep the box as a memento and he shared the contents with the householders where he is billeted. He adds that they are nice people, and they are 'getting along well'. He ends by saying he trusts they will 'return safely, after the war is over, hoping that is not too far off'.
Gunner Norman H Guffick, Service Number 50903, of Royal Garrison Artillery, wrote on YMCA headed paper from The Citadel, Plymouth.
Lance Corporal Henry Gunton, Service number 12081, of Royal Army Medical Corps, was serving with the 5th Field Ambulance, 2nd Division, 1st Army Corp, British Expeditionary Force. He states that they are having 'very bad weather indeed out here, rain all the time'. He adds he hopes to be spared so he can thank the Lord Mayor when he returns to York. He is keeping the box to show his wife and asks to excuse pencil as they cannot get ink to write with. He ends by saying he 'delivers letters round Burton Stone Lane' as a GPO York employee.
Letter containing counsels' opinion relating to the right of outgoing aldermen to vote.
Includes notes for the guidance of newly elected Lord Mayors and remarks by outgoing ones.
Declaration of John Close as Sheriff of the City of York.
Declaration of John Tatham Ware as Undersheriff of the City of York
Includes descriptions of food and drink served, utensils, livery, song sheet and costs.
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City of York souvenir programme for the coronation of HRH Queen Elizabeth
Council publication on the history of the Dukes of York from the first Duke, Edward of Langley to His Royal Highness Prince Andrew
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Details breakdown in manpower numbers in North Yorkshire County Council as required by the Secretary of State.
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Includes salaries for Maternity Hospital staff, Tuberculosis dispensary, Fairfield Sanitorium, Vaccination officer and Library Department.
Includes salaries for mental deficiency staff, parks department, public baths staff, Dringhouses burial ground, Foss Islands and sewage scheme, Fire Brigade pension, Policy, agencies (road fund), weights and measures, Markets Department, Electricity Department, Housing architect, mental hospital and pensions, Ouse Navigation, police pensions and quarterly salaries.
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This volume contains information in regards to auxilary staff weekly wages. Surnames A-I.
This volume contains information in regards to auxilary staff weekly wages. Surnames J-Z.
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