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Private R Trapps of No. 4 Section, No. 4 Platoon, F Company, 4th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment, wrote from St Anthony's Fort, Falmouth, Cornwall. He states that he wishes the place he is stationed at and the weather is 'as good as the chocolates'. He adds that it gives him pleasure to think that he has left behind 'some of the Grand Old City friends and well-wishers in the present crisis' and hopes to be back soon. He adds a PS 'Excuse writing'.

C W Vokins of E Company, B Subsection, Royal Army Medical Corps, wrote from 16c Married Quarters, A Square, RAMC Depot, Aldershot.

Private Robert Ward of 2nd Platoon, F Company, West Yorkshire Regiment, wrote from St Anthony's Fort, Falmouth, Cornwall. He states that it gives him pleasure to remember that, as a citizen of York, he has left behind him in the 'Grand Old City friends and well-wishers in the present conflict'.

Private Ernest Charles Ward, Service number 12828, of G Company, 27 Platoon, 3rd Northumberland Fusiliers, wrote on YMCA headed paper from The Huts, East Boldon, County of Durham. He states that it is very kind of the Lord Mayor and Sheriff to think about the men of York who have left their home 'for the Good of the Country'.

H Ward wrote from abroad.

Corporal H Ward of 4th Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment, wrote from Elswick Works Institute, Scotswood Road, Newcastle on Tyne. He states that it gives him great pleasure to think that the Lord Mayor and Sheriff should 'so kindly remember the men who are to fight for their King and Empire in this great struggle'.

Private L Wardley, Service number 2407, of Army Service Corps, wrote from St John's and St Elizabeth Hospital, London. He states that he will value the box in years to come.

Stoker Leonard Wells wrote from No 44 Mess, HMS King George V. He states his trust that 'peace and prosperity' will be restored to his native city during the Lord Mayor's 'Reign of Office this year'.

J E Watson wrote from Head Quarters, No 5. District, York. He states that the box will 'always be a remembrance of these stirring times of war' and of his 'very pleasant time in York'.

Captain T F A Webb of 13th (Service) Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, wrote on headed paper and had crossed out the address of Shoreham on Sea and inserted 'Rutland Hall, Hove'.

Private W Weir wrote from abroad on active service. He states that he was pleased to see that the men are always in the Lord Mayor's thoughts and he hopes someday, if God spares him, to return to the 'dear old City of York'.

Frank Williamson of D Company, 13th Platoon, 5th West Yorkshire Regiment, wrote from Leeman Road, York. He states that the box will serve as a memento of his part in the 'present struggle, a part which up to the present at any rate has been full of interest and which has been marked by hard work and plenty of humour'.

Private Frank Fieldhouse White, Service number 6362, of 1st Scots Guards, was a prisoner of war and gave his camp address as Schneidemuhl, Germany. He states that because he 'belongs to the City Corporation Tramway', he knows the Sheriff's high office and therefore is the more grateful that the men of the city who are doing their 'duty for King and Country on the continent' have been remembered.

Fred Warran Wilson, Able Seaman, wrote from HMS Changuinola.

Fred Wood of Army Pay Department, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force in France. He states that the box is a 'pretty souvenir' and that the contents were greatly appreciated by his comrades and himself.

Colour Sergeant H Wilson of 3rd Battalion, Kings Royal Rifle Corps, was serving with the 3rd Echelon of the British Expeditionary Force. He states that he will always keep the box as a souvenir, 'along with the late Queen Victoria's chocolate box, which he received during the South African War', which also contained Rowntrees chocolate.

Private F Wright, Service number 11447, of 1st Royal Dragoons, 3rd Troop, A Squadron, wrote from Silver St Barracks, Dunbar. He says it is difficult to know why more York youths are not joining up. He expected army life to be hard, but was 'surprised to find it the very opposite' as they have 'two half-holidays a week and are seldom on duty after tea'. The pay is good, they have excellent food and everyone is friendly so 'It is a gentleman's life'. But 'joking apart', they have the satisfaction of knowing that someday they will do their 'little bit with the rest'.

John E Wright, Service number 82350, of Royal Field Artillery, wrote from Glasgow. He states that he is with 'several York lads here - several from Messrs Rowntrees'.

Herbert Wrench, Leading Seaman, of Royal Fleet Reserve, wrote from HMS Laurentic.

J Wood, Squadron Sergeant Major (Orderly Room Sergeant), of Cavalry Section, 5th Lancers, wrote his typed letter from General Headquarters, 3rd Echelon, British Expeditionary Force, Rouen.

Private James Woods, Service number 254, of A Squadron, 10th Royal Hussars, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force. He states that he came home on 72 hours leave and brought the box and Princess Mary's gift back. He has two brothers in the BEF and another in the Territorials and so thinks his family are doing their best for King and Country. He hopes they will soon all be back home safe as he has been 'away from England eight years, six in India and two in South Africa'. He ends by giving his parents' address of 13, Ash St, Poppleton Road, York.

E Wrigglesworth wrote from Mess 42, HMS Zealandia. He states that he will keep the box 'for a keepsake as a remembrance' of the Lord Mayor and Sheriff.

Gunner Henry Armitage of 9 Battery, 41st Brigade, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force. He states that he is pleased the men are thought of by someone else besides their families. He adds that the gift will remind York men of home and will be 'something to be proud of when this great trouble is over'. He is sure every man will do his best to uphold the 'honour of the Old City and King and Country'. He ends by asking for the writing to be excused as they 'have no pen and ink and no table to write on'.

Major W D Young of East Yorkshire Regiment, wrote from abroad. He states that he will treasure the box in future years.

Corporal Walter Perkin of 4th Troop, A Squadron, 11th Reserve Cavalry Regiment, wrote from Tidworth.

F Duchene wrote a short message of thanks, with details in red ink in a different hand - Caporal Fourrier [Quartermaster] of 328 [? Illeg.], 31 [? Illeg.], Landerneau. The illustration is a photograph of a young woman from Brittany with the caption '1718 Bannalec - Toilette de Mariage [sic]'.

Private John Howden, Service number 44575, wrote from Ye [?] Wells Hotel, Llandrindod Wells, Mid Wales. He states that he will 'prize the gift box very much'.

Lieutenant L T Pool of Royal Army Medical Corps, was serving with the 20th Field Ambulance, British Expeditionary Force.

Lance Corporal T Mulhearn wrote from Curragh Camp. He states that 'chocolates are most welcome and are quite a change to the ordinary routine'. He adds that on a recent route march of about 20 miles 'the chocolates were both refreshing and sustaining'.

William Marray wrote from HMS Inconstant. He states that a gift from 'such a source' proves to him that the men are not forgotten.

Sapper Fred Tuck. Service number 1320, of London Electrical Engineers, wrote from Regency St, Westminster, SW. He states his hope that they will, 'in the near future, be under normal conditions again'.

H Eaton of Depot Staff, 6th Infantry Base, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force and wrote on YMCA headed paper from Harfleur, Le Havre, France. He states that he hopes they will soon be in 'that good old Town of York' again if 'God will spare' them.

Major Smithett of Headquarters, East Anglian Division, wrote on headed paper from Bury St Edmund's. He thanks the Lord Mayor and Sheriff for their 'remembrance of him during the present crisis'.

Private Albert Howard, Service number 7066, of 5th Lancers, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force, France. He states that he has 'run across several York men here' and they all say the gift was a surprise as they did not know it was being sent. He adds that they are having 'some hard weather here but all very cheerful considering circumstances'.

Major C Medhurst, late Army Pay Department, wrote from 25 Empress Road, Derby. He states that he appreciates 'the pretty Christmas card very much'.

Second Lieutenant Edward Martin Guy of Headquarters, Northumberland Hussars Yeomanry, Newcastle on Tyne, wrote on headed paper from High Gosforth Park. He states that he is sure everyone who gets a box will much appreciate it.

Lieutenant George Herbert of Army Service Corps, wrote from Main Supply Depot, Sighthill Station, Glasgow. He states that the 'idea is well worthy of universal initiation had not the time passed' and asks for 2 more tins for his 'brother officers'. He expects to go to the Front within the next week and trusts he will have the 'force and true fighting spirit so characteristic of a Yorkshireman' and be a credit to his city of York. He ends by saying he is a Liberal and an admirer of the Lord Mayor's work as Chairman of the York Liberal Party.

Private Reginald A Winn of 5 Durham Light Infantry, wrote from 13 Gibson Terrace, Haughton Road, Darlington.

Lieutenant A W G Browne of Army Pay Department, wrote from 11 St Mary's, Bootham, York.

Thomas E Gee, Service number 271, of A Company, 18th (Service) Battalion, Durham Light Infantry, wrote on headed paper from Room 24, Cocken Hall, Fence Houses, Co. Durham.

Captain F B Archer was serving with the British Expeditionary Force and wrote from Boulogne Base, France. He states that 'he was educated in York and knows the city well, and all can rest assured that H M Troops in France are doing their best to uphold the traditions of the old Country'. He adds that they hope to 'get a move on things before long, and to let the Huns know that they are up against something more than a contemptable little Army'.

Scrapbooks containing photographs and newspaper cuttings concerning W A Forster Todd's tenure as Lord Mayor. Also includes volumes of letters and cards received.

The anonymous soldier of 4th Reserve Cavalry, wrote from Assay Barracks, Tidworth.

Scrapbooks containing photographs and newspaper cuttings concerning G W Shipley's tenure as Sheriff.

Notebook containing details of the cash accounts of Alderman Charles Oliver compiled during his term of office as Lord Mayor of York.

Files containing receipted accounts of people who held the position of Lord Mayor of York

File containing receipted accounts of Alderman Fred Brown during his term of office as Lord Mayor of York.

File containing receipted accounts of Alderman Vincent Albert Bosworth during his term of office as Lord Mayor of York. Also includes a sample of blue velvet. n

File containing receipted accounts of Alderman Charles Oliver during his term of office as Lord Mayor of York.

Notebook containing details of the cash accounts of Alderman William Dobbie compiled during his term of office as Lord Mayor of York.

Files of correspondence relating to the organisation of the festivities that took place on the occassion of Lord Mayor's Day when Alderman William Horsman took office.

Files of correspondence relating to the organisation of the festivities that took place on the occassion of Lord Mayor's Day when Edna Annie Crichton took office.

Files of correspondence relating to the organisation of the festivities that took place on the occassion of Lord Mayor's Day when William Thompson took office.

Diaries maintained by the Lord Mayor's Secretary for Alderman Ivy Gladys Wrightman and Alderman Wilfred Ward, then Lord Mayor of York, during the period of his term of office.

Diaries maintained by the Lord Mayor's Secretary for Alderman Archibald Kirk and Councillor Stanley Palphramand, then Lord Mayors of York, during the period of their terms of office.

Diaries of people who held the position of Lord Mayor of York for the period of their term of office.

Files of correspondence relating to the organisation of the festivities that took place on the occassion of Lord Mayor's Day each year.

Files of correspondence relating to the organisation of the festivities that took place on the occassion of Lord Mayor's Day when Edward Lacy took office.

Files of correspondence relating to the organisation of the festivities that took place on the occassion of Lord Mayor's Day when Harold De Bourg Chapman de Bourg took office.

Documents relating to the organisation of the festivities that took place on the occassion of Lord Mayor's Day, when Alderman Ernest Harwood took office.

Correspondence files created by the office of the Lord Mayor of York.

Documents relating to the organisation of the festivities that took place on the occassion of Lord Mayor's Day, when AldermanWilliam Dobbie took office.

Files of correspondence relating to the organisation of the festivities that took place on the occassion of Lord Mayor's Day when Fred Gaines took office.

Various documents relating to the organisation of the festivities that took place on the occassion of Lord Mayor's Day during the 1930s.

Documents relating to the organisation of the festivities that took place on the occassion of Lord Mayor's Day, when Alderman Cecil Walter Wright took office.

Correspondence files created by the office of the Lord Mayor of York.

Correspondence files created by the office of the Lord Mayor of York.

Correspondence files created by the office of the Lord Mayor of York.

Correspondence files created by the office of the Lord Mayor of York.

Correspondence files created by the office of the Lord Mayor of York.

Correspondence files created by the office of the Lord Mayor of York.

Correspondence files created by the office of the Lord Mayor of York.

Files containing correspondence created during Alderman Richard Scruton's term of office as Lord Mayor of York. Box also contains itemised list of correspondence contained within.

File containing correspondence created in Octobber 1971 during Alderman Richard Scruton's term of office as Lord Mayor of York

File containing correspondence created in March 1972 during Alderman Richard Scruton's term of office as Lord Mayor of York

File containing correspondence created in August 1971 during Alderman Richard Scruton's term of office as Lord Mayor of York

File containing correspondence created in December 1971 during Alderman Richard Scruton's term of office as Lord Mayor of York

File containing correspondence created in January 1972 during Alderman Richard Scruton's term of office as Lord Mayor of York

File containing correspondence created in February 1972 during Alderman Richard Scruton's term of office as Lord Mayor of York

File containing correspondence created in September 1971 during Alderman Richard Scruton's term of office as Lord Mayor of York

File containing correspondence created in November 1971 during Alderman Richard Scruton's term of office as Lord Mayor of York

File containing correspondence created in April and May 1972 during Alderman Richard Scruton's term of office as Lord Mayor of York

File contains weekly engagement sheets for the entirety of Alderman Richard Scruton's term of office as Lord Mayor of York

Declaration of John Tatham Ware as Undersheriff of the City of York

Declaration of John Close as Sheriff of the City of York.

Letter containing counsels' opinion relating to the right of outgoing aldermen to vote.

Includes papers relating to the bestowing of the honorary Freedom of the City on various individuals, as well as the organisation of First World War peace celebrations, and visits by foreign dignitories.

Includes notes for the guidance of newly elected Lord Mayors and remarks by outgoing ones.