Letters 
TCG Letter #1268
From
The War Office
To
J.R.R. Tolkien
Date
9 July 1915
Type
Typed Letter Signed
Transcript
Partial
The War Office writes to Tolkien. This letter is signed by King George and Col. W. Elliot.
He has been appointed as a temporary Second Lieutenant in the New Army and has been posted to the 13th Battalion of the Lancashire Fusiliers. Prior to joining his battalion he will have to attend a class of instruction at Bedford, and is to report to Colonel Tobin at 20 De Parys Avenue, Bedford on 19 July. He is to provide himself with bedding and to join in uniform (if ready). He should apply to his Army agents for his outfit allowance, but must pay his own travelling expenses.
He has been appointed as a temporary Second Lieutenant in the New Army and has been posted to the 13th Battalion of the Lancashire Fusiliers. Prior to joining his battalion he will have to attend a class of instruction at Bedford, and is to report to Colonel Tobin at 20 De Parys Avenue, Bedford on 19 July. He is to provide himself with bedding and to join in uniform (if ready). He should apply to his Army agents for his outfit allowance, but must pay his own travelling expenses.
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