Z938/10/4/2

10 The Avenue, Bedford. File regarding its occupation by Scottish troops during World War One. Includes the following: - Letter to McConnells from Evelyn Chambers, 8 The Avenue, Bedford. Congratulates them on their employee, stating that he was perceptive and she hoped he got along fine., but thatshe had shouted at him out of her concern for the prospect of 'these good fellows from Aberdeen being subjected to the risk of pneumonia'. [1 Nov 1914]; -Notice that the 6th Battalion Gordon Highlanders were to vacte the premises 18 Nov 1914]; - Letter from James D Pratt to the owner of 10 The Avenue, C M Prior, Adstock Manor, Winslow, Bucks, asking that he instruct his agent McConnells to effect the necessary repairs to the house [9 Dec 1914]; - Letter to McConnells from T S Carpenter & Co., Ironmongers, 105 Midland Road, Bedford, stating that they had carried out repairs on the house [12 Dec 1914]; - Letter to McConnells from J D Pratt, Colour Sergeant, 'U' Company, 4th Battalion Gordon Highlanders apologising for the delay in paying rent for the property [17 Jan 1915]; - Letter to McConnells from James D Pratt explaining the enormous use of gas at the property [29 Jan 1915]; - Letter to McConnells from Captain J Paterson, Secretary of the Standing Billetting Committee, Gordon Infantry, Beverley Crescent, Bedford regarding the maximum rent to be paid for 10 The Avenue, Bedford.[12 Apr 1915]; - Notes on the condition of the property when taken over by the 4th Reserve Gordons [3 Apr 1915]; - Dilapidations accrued during the occupation of the miilitary at 10 The Avenue, Bedford [27 Apr 1915]; - Letter to C M Prior from McConnells explaining difficulties in getting payment of rent from the military authorities [9 Jul 1915]; - Notes as to the condition of property [20 Jul 1915]; - Letter from McConnells to Miss Evelyn Chambers regarding the repair needed to fencing in front of her property at 8 The Avenue, Bedford, asking for more information regarding the date the damage was done. [15 May 1916]; - Terse reply from Miss Chambers stating that the damage was caused by a vehicle in service of the Highland Division [16 May 1916]

1914 -

From: 1914 To: 1949

No. of pieces: 1

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Chambers, Evelyn,
Pratt, James D,
Prior, C M,
Carpenter, T S,
Paterson, J

Scottish regiments in Bedford, gas, household decoration, ironmongers, Bedford The Avenue, Bedford Midland Road