Letter from Blackfriars to branch managers offering advice should the Military Authorities commandeer the branches delivery vehicles and horses.
The letter also mentions: postponement of staff holidays due to mobilisation of Territorials and Army and Navy Reservists; supplies of bacon and margarine (conditions in the the North Sea); shortages of sugar; customer credits; coupons and presents; early closing of shops; new notes for £1 and 10/-.
Material relating to World War One
Memo to to branch managers regarding mobilisation, commandeering of transport, supplies, credits, coupons and early closing
- Ref. No: SA/WAR/1/1/9
- Format: Printed Material
- Date: 6 Aug 1914
- Level: Item
- Extent: 1 item
- Access: Open
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