Mouse over envelopes for dates and sender information. Letters are from and concerning 'Teddy' Edward Jordan Bell (eventually a Major in the Army). This father was killed in action in March 1918 during the first world war and he was born a few months after in October 1918. Letters which include a photos of him and beloved dog which is later to have puppies and then die. They follows his life from excellent school reports when he was eight to letters to his Mom when he was ten. His letters are very well written and he shows a mature mind from a very young age. He discusses alot of movies and books from during the 1930s and he is not shy about telling his mother which girls and actresses are attractive to him and why. He talks in great detail about huge parties, the Beefeaters and special ceremonies with the King prior to England joining world war two. He serves in many different army roles and he later joins the airforce stationed in Brough, Yorkshire. The letters end May 5th 1940. The date was enferred from content of the letter in some cases.
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