| Description | Letters written to Helen Coomber from Sir Victor Horsley whilst he was stationed in Mesopotamia (Iraq), from Autumn 1915 to July 1916 when Horsley died. Subjects include his war work (field surgery), events in the war and books Horsley wanted sending to him. Some letters are incomplete.
Also includes a newspaper cutting about his death, and some notes on the letters in the file. At the end of the file are some letters of condolence to Helen Coomber on the death of Horsley. |