Smith, Ross Macpherson, Sir, 7 October 1918, Manuscript, PRG 18/17/49/1
Letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, while on active service during World War I. Written in Palestine. Ross speaks of being given a bar to his Distinguished Flying Cross totalling four decorations, with the Squadron earning 16 D.F.C.'s since the end of July 1918. Also mentions moving the camp to the lower slopes of Mount Carmel, and having taken over 80,000 prisoners since 19 September 1918.