Letter from Commonwealth Bank to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd MOIR
1955Typed letter to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd MOIR from Geo. Simpson dated 30th May 1955 on paper with Commonwealth Bank letterhead with Coat of Arms in blue ink.
Letter from George Simpson in relation to a letter found in a bottle thrown from the First or Second Convoy 1914 during it's departure and found 4o years later by Mr. Lloyd Moir – possibly written by Private Clement Simpson 658.
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Printed in blue ink at top of page “COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA” across the bank’s Coat of Arms of the period. Then typed in black ink “PERTH, W.A. / 30th May, 1955. / Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Moir, / 14 Mueller Street, / LOCKYER, W.A. / Dear Mr. and Mrs. Moir, / I would like to tell you that I am / very grateful for the message written by / my brother 40 years ago. My other brother / and sisters have asked me to send you their / thanks also. The finding of the bottle after 40 / years has caused quite a lot of interest / and you may be sure we shall treasure the / message. I am writing to Clem by separate letter / and I hope one day to come and thank you / all personally. With my best wishes, / Yours sincerely, / Geo. Simpson”
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