Croydon Archives: Collections

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1914 - 1920

Two boxes of letters from Rev Alexander Sandison (minister of the South Croydon Congregational Church, Aberdeen Road) to his brother Tom Sandison (of Unst, Shetland)

Alexander Sandison

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Sandison is apparently worried about where John will be sent to fight. He does not believe that Hamiltons soldiers will be sent abroad.

(This is possibly a reference to Sir Ian Hamilton (1853-1947). Once chief of staff to Lord Kitchener during the South African War, he began the First World War as commander of the Central Force, responsible for home defence. An otherwise outstanding military career was ruined by defeat in the Dardanelles (1915) and later, Gallipoli.)

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Isa is distressed that Looie will shortly be going to the Front. The Neils daughters fianc233 is killed in action. Sandison mentions that rumours are rife, and that many graves are being dug in London. The wounded men are ready to go. That winters financial provision for soldiers dependants is generous, according to Sandison. Alex is preparing a paper for the Royal Society of Medicine. Madge has been lost. The refugees are making themselves at home wherever they have been billeted. Sandison is glad to hear news of William Stewart. Margaret Tedders son, Arthur, is determined to go to the Front. Relief at news about Bewman. Sandison fears that revenge attacks on any German soldiers left in Belgium will be horrific. He talks about the many unpublished sketches he has written. He knows two war correspondents who work for the [Daily?] Chronicle.

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Winter descends with a vengeance. The soldiers training regime appears to be benefiting them. Alex lectures on Conduct and Health for young men. The Sandisons entertain some soldiers; the Revd and others plan entertainment for certain of the rougher class. Madge undergoes an ear operation. The hymn-proofs arrive. Lord Roberts forbearance is praised.

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Tensions of war are already telling on the people. The Sandisons new maid had scarlet fever and the house had to be evacuated and disinfected. Many soldiers are training without arms or uniforms. Individuals and churches are establishing homes for Belgian refugees. Sandison continues to keep morning watch at the church.

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Sandison wonders how the closure of the North Sea will affect his brother Tom in Scotland. He is writing four hymns in his spare time. A family friend, Frank Talley, gets married.

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