LORENZO GATT

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• 1910 - 1935

Lorenzo Gatt

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• 1911-01-01 - 1935-12-31

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Correspondence between Lorenzo Gatt and his cousin Joseph KE Gatt

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• 1911 - 1935

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo written on his 35th birthday from Allahabad attaching a sketch of Fort Allahabad and surrounding area

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• 1911-04-14

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Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo lamenting that he never had ties of affection at home, no real father to look up to and callng his parents foolish and stubborn.

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• 04.01.1912

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Draft letter by Lorenzo to his cousin Joseph sending him the programme of their Majesties visit to Malta from the 24th to the 27th

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• 1912-01-18

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Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo telling him about the large banquet which the Maharaja of Benares gave under a magnificent tent, about the soaring temperatures and the course in Malaria in Amaritsar

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• 1912-03-07

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Letter from Joseph writing from Amistrar, Holy city of the Sikhs, to his cousin Lorenzo, describing the Golden Temple and the carpet factory, Joseph was very interested with the account of the Carnival Ball Lorenzo wrote about in his last letter.

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• 1912-03-21

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Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo congratulating him for his forthcoming mission to England.

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• 1912-04-18

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Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo informing him that for the first time in his service he is on sick leave owing to over work, physical & mental fatigue. He will be off to the hills, Mussoorie, the to the Himalayas.

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• 1912-04.20

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Letter from Joseph writing from Hill station n Mussoorie to his cousin Lorenzo. Joseph is on sick leave and informs his cousin how happy he is there while recouping his health. He rides four hours a day and his walks are' a dream of beauty and scenery.' He also informs Lorenzo that he will remain there for three months then proceed to Kashmir, the Indian Garden of Eden

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• 1912-06-08

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Draft letter by Lorenzo to his cousin Joseph commiserating for his ill-health and advising him to avoid worries as much as possible etc

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• 1912-06-08

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Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo thanking him for his sound advice and informing him that he is much better and no longer troubled with insomnia

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• 1912-07-04

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Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo from Southampton after a visit to Malta and then off to Edinburgh

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• 1912-11-27

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Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo informing him that we will be staying in Edinburgh till the middle of May

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• 1912-12-10

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Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo writing on Christmas Eve and saying that he looks upon his absence - away from his country - as a necessary penance in hope of results, which cannot be attained otherwise.

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• 1912-12-24

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Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo writing from Edinburgh saying that where he is staying is very much like Għar id-Dud.

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• 1912-12-26

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Draft letter by Lorenzo to his cousin Joseph telling him that he is still busy with the commission, enquiring into the financial condition of the Island. The fleet is again in Malta, more hands have been taken on in the dockyard etc. He presided at the distribution of the prizes to children of Floriana

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• 1912-12-25

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Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo informing him that he is still living at the same address.

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• 1912-12-28

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Draft letter by Lorenzo to his cousin Joseph re the papers - Malta, The Chrocicle and the Malta Herald hoping they have reached him

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• 1913-01-05

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Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo writing while it was snowing hard in Edinburgh. He writes about the return of the emigrants in dire distress. Suggesting that very young boys and girls be sent to catholic institutes in the proposed land for acclimatisation etc

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• 1913-01-11

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Draft letter by Lorenzo to his cousing Joseph

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• 1913-02-24

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Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo givng suggestions re local state of things

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• 1913-03-03

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Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo recalling his elder brother's death. He was 7 years old and since that day he hardly had a day of happiness at home. He also mentions his mother, to whom he owes a great deal, for her wisdom, patience and self denial and the disease of his aged father.

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• 1913-04-16

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Draft letter by Lorenzo sent to his cousin Joseph thanking him for his letter of the the 7th instant after two months he had not heard from him. Informing him that the Royal Commission had not as yet send the report and will probably go to england next month to represent the Malta Government in certain financial matters.

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• 1913?-03-24

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Letter by Lorenzo sent to his cousin Josephthanking him for his letter of the 4th instant. Telling him he had not heard when the conference will be held, the Labour crisis and workmen leaving for Brazil adn other places searching for work. etc

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• 1913?-03?-12

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Draft letter by Lorenzo sent to his cousin Joseph informing him that on that same day they will be leaving for the Continent and will remain in Rome till the 20th instant. but cannot say whether they will proceed to Switzerland and England. as his sister is not feeling well. Asks him if he could go to Rome to meet them and then proceed to Florence to see Lucia.

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• 1913-08-09

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Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo. Sys he is glad that he had made up his mind to have a holiday. He informs him of two exhibitions one of them at Crystal Palace. The International Medical Congress was meeting in London and he hopes to attend one of the meetings. He was glad to hear about his brothers' progress in their work etc

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• 1913-08-09

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Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo having just received Lorenzo's postcard from Naples. Joseph iis on holiday at the seaside in Edinburgh and will be touring the Highlands before returning to London to prepare for his return voyage. He will be also attending a Post-Graduate four week general course which begins he next day. etc

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• 1913-08-31

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Draft letter by Lorenzo to his cousin Joseph informing him that his uncle - Joseph's father is not well and is suffering from Arteriosclerosis which is affecting his brain.

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• 1913-09-10

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Card from Joseph to Lorenzo showing his disappointment on not meeting him and his sister Rosina, and that he hopes to have the holiday of his life in 1915

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• 1913-09-16

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Card from Joseph to Lorenzo having just got the result of the DTM Cambridge which he calls a success.

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• 1913-09-16

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Draft letter by Lorenzo to his cousin Joseph writing to offer his sincere condolences at the loss of his father (uncle?)

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• 1913-09-21

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Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo describing the sea trip from Port Said to India

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• 1913-12-03

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Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo informing him that he had been ordered to proceed to Benares - his old station - but was promised a better location as soon as a vacancy occurs. He plans to take up the study of Hindustan and Arabic. Hopes that he will have a 3 months holiday next year and so visit Malta

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• 1913-12-11

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo re open air schools

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• 1913-12-19

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Draft letter by Lorenzo to Joseph telling him that he had conveyed his regards to Tagliaferro, the hons Vella and Azzopardi and to his sisters. Also adding that his brother John is very busy with his drawings

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• 1914-01-01

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Draft letter by Lorenzo to Joseph thanking him for his two letters of the 21st and 26th Ultimo. Also mentioning the postal service, the suspension of Tancred Curmi as Chief of Police etc

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• 1914-03-18

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Draft letter by Lorenzo to Joseph thankng him for his letters of the 26th October and 10th instant and congratulating him for his promotion.etc

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• 1914-11-26

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Draft letter undated and with missing pages) by Lorenzo to Joseph informing him that Edgar is well and presumes he will go to see John and consult him on his future etc

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo in which he informs him that Gigi, congratulating Lorenzo on the acquisition of a car and commenting about compulsory education.He is anxious about Edgar's silence.

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• 1916-10-26

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo saying that his brother is anxious to exchange into the RAMC on account of seasickness, has not as yet heard from Edgar and John.

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• 1914-11-22

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Draft letter by Lorenzo to Joseph saying that Edgar wrote him from Java and Mauritius and is in good health and will be returning to england for Xams. Gigi is still employed in the minesweeper which returns to Malta every eight or nine days.He has not received an answer to his application for appointment as surgeon. If his request is not granted he will leave the naval service and proceed to England and join the RAMC etc.

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• 1916-12-08

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo writing from India saying that he has not heard from him for several months Comments on the war that America is finally at war too. Says he heard from his youngest brother but not from the other two.

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• 1917-04-08

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Draft letter by Lorenzo to Joseph informing him that Gigi has left the trenches and is attached to an artillery etc

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• 1917-06-17

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo writing about the frontier campaign, about all being rationed etc

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• 1917-07-24

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo informing him that his work as Sanitary Officer has come to a close He lost his hobby for a time - that is the research work in bacteriology and tropical hygiene. He writes about his latest inventions: 1) an all steel apparatus ( portable weighs two & a half pounds) for the rapid sterilisation of water by chlorine gas 2) a collapsable paraffined tissue paper latrine receptacle(in shape like the Chinese lantern) for use in frontier campaign while transport difficulties are enormous.

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• 1917-08-31

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo informing him that his present employment is looking after two malaria convalescent camps of Indian troops from overseas. He hopes that this time five years hence he will be having a peaceful Xmas as a civilian and hopes to spend the last four years of his service in the Mediterranean

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• 1917-11-30

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo telling him that his silence has made him very thoughtful. He learnt that his mother dismissed the servant and so sent 50 pounds He entreats Lorenzo to write as often as possible and give news of his family. His brothers are still persisting in their silence as if they were all dead and gone ages ago.

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• 1917-12-18

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Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo saying that he was delighted to receive his letter and papers and wishing Lorenzo and Rosina a Happy New Year with hopes for a cessation of the present nightmare.

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• 1917-12-26

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo writing on his 15th anniversary of his commission. He hopes that this year will see him out of India etc

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• 1918-01-31

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo on his 42nd birthday. He says he will be out of service in four and a half years etc

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• 1918-04-14

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Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo telling him that he had just returned from Nilgiri Hills where he had a short holiday. He is tempted to retire at this place instead of returning to his birthplace but very little work as a doctor. His prospect of building his own family have been dashed to the ground. He is determined to exploit his profession to the full after leaving the service in 4 years time.etc

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• 1918-05-20

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Draft letter by Lorenzo to Joseph informing him that Ġiġi had been wounded and is in hospital

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• 1918-06-02

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo saying that he heard through the Red Cross that Ġiġi lies in hospital and his wounds are severe. He says he is anxiously waiting to hear from him for more news.

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• 1918-06-14

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo informing him that he had received from John who must have written the letter a couple of days before he got wounded. He continues this letter by explaining the types of trees which grow on the Eastern Coast of India - eg the Gold Mohur Tree, the Sausage Tree, the Margosa Tree and the Tamarind Tree. He wonders whether these trees could be introduced in Malta

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• 1918-07-01

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo telling him that he is delighted that Lorenzo took his cousin, Joseph's brother, to London. He also gives the reasons why he did not meet them in London.

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo thanking him for the interest he had taken in their welfare and he is sure that his efforts will be rewarded. He mentions the Aquarium on Madras Beach where one can see the tropical fish in its natural state. Says that if one wants to start this attraction it would surely not be a failure and hopes that the museum of natural history would take this up. He recalls that on the 6th it would be the 20th anniversary of his first graduation in medicine.

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• 1918-08-01

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Draft letter by Lorenzo to Joseph telling him about Ġiġi's brigade which took part in the tremendous struggle. He has written to John to ask him about Ġiġi's state. mentions Colonel Robertson of the Indian Medical Services who met Joseph in India.

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• 1918-08-29

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Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo writing just after he arrived in Bangalore. He feels irresistibly drawn to Malta and its associations and their meeting day may not be too far away.

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• 1918-09-00

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo telling him that he will be leaving India very soon for Europe.

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• 1918-09-15

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Draft letter by Lorenzo to Joseph informing him that Ġiġi is in Malta on a month's leave. End of war is in sight and there were many rejoicings in Malta etc

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• 1918-11-13

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo writing from Cherbourg on his way to London. The journey from India took seven weeks three of were wasted in Port Said waiting for boats.

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• 1918-12-07

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo writing after arriving in London. Says that things have changed for the worse and the cost of living is at least treble what it was before the war.

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• 1918-12-12

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo written from Glasgow which he defines as and industrial city far from pleasant. At present he is in ADMS office, a prospective Sanitary Adviser for the Western District of Scotland.

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• 1919-01-24

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Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo telling him that it has been very long since he wrote. He is still in Glasgow in the Sanitary Department. He feels that he could do something better such as in charge of a good hospital etc

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• 1919-02-24

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Draft letter by Lorenzo to Joseph thanking him for his letter and glad that he intends to take the earliest opportunity to visit the island after his prolonged absence. He says that he rad about the strikes which took place in Glasgow and other towns in the UK etc

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• 1919-03-04

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo asking for his cousin's advice regarding his dream of becoming the leading physician in the island of his birth. he needs Lorenzo's advice on whether he should try and exchange to Malta. He says that when he returns to Malta he would probably look for a few acres in the country and would prefer St Paul's Bay or neighbourhood etc

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• 1919-03-16

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo written from General Hospital, Archangel, Russia telling him that the hospital is closing down and anticipates to be out of Russia by early October. ĠiĠi was compelled to go to hospital for a recrudescence of his old wound.

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo writing his last letter to him from General Hospital Archangel Russia in December. He hopes to visit him in Christmas time. He still persists on his original intention to leave the service at the earliest. If he were to settle in Malta he must have a really good opening either in the Profession or outside.

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• 1919-09-29

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Letter from Joseph to his cousin Lorenzo informing him that he has applied by for the vacancy due to the resignation of Professor Debono. He explains the reasons why he is quitting the army.He also says that his qualifications for the professorship are as good and even better than those of the other candidates having worked in all climates including Africa, India and North Russia

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• 1920-01-20

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo saying that reading between the lines of Lorenzo's last letter he guessed that the lectureship of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine had been filled. As yet he had received no official communication. He informed his cousin that for the last three weeks he had worked at Postgraduate and examination for membership of the Royal College of Physicians of London. which he passed.

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• 1920-04-28

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Letter to Lorenzo from Joseph who is in Ireland again after 17 years and is in charge of the hospital laboratory. with attached newspaper cutting re new Fellows and Members of the Royal College of Physicians. He tells Lorenzo that if he has been selected all that the Govt of Malta had to do is consult with the war Office and he could be seconded in the service with a view to fill the post

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• 1920-05-03

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo writing from Kildare, Ireland. Informs Lorenzo that he is trying to get out to India before winter closes in.

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• 1920-08-10

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo showing his disappointment for Lorenzo's silence. He says that his skill and standing as a physician have been recognised

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• 1920-10-31

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo showing his disappointment for Lorenzo's silence. He says that his skill and standing as a physician have been recognised

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• 1920-10-31

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo Thanking him for his letter of the 9th which he calls depressing. He is sorry to hear that Lorenzo is suffering from a breakdown. He advises sleep, a good diet and exercise

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• 1914-10-26

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo informing him that he will visiting Malta somewhere between the 20th and the 30th. His last visit was seven years ago. He asks Lorenzo to convey this news to his mother.

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• 1920-11-12

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Draft letter from Lorenzo to his cousin Joseph telling him that he hopes all his endeavours are successful. He informs Joseph that Edgar arrived on Sunday and that Ġiġi had regained his health completely

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• 1920-11-13

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo informing him that he hopes to be in Malta by the 15th, He tells Lorenzo that George Debono is 6 years his senior in the University and therefore must be 50.

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• 1920-11-27

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo. Re solution of the IRish Question

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• 1920.12-09

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo telling him about Edgar that he is happy with his new appointment on the mail boat. At present Joseph is running the hospital in the absence of the CO.He hopes that he will visit his cousin during Christmas. He approached his colleagues in Malta on the subject of an exchange etc

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• 1921-03-07

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo informing him that he had letters both his brothers but neither of them mentioned him (Lorenzo) and hopes that he has recovered. He encloses an unsolicited testimonial (?) from which one can see his ability is appreciated etc

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• 1921-04-20

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo thanking him for his letter and contents. Telling him about his application for appointment in the East Africa Medical Service. Answer was that he could not be spared. He mentions the latest outrage in Dublin by the Sinn Fein.

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• 1921-05-29

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Draft letter by Lorenzo to Joseph

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• 1921-06-09

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo writing on the anniversary of the village festival where he was taken years ago.He says that at today he is a recognised consulting physician for 5000 troops. He blesses his last venture when he daringly left the Corps. this is the climax, the beginning of a professional career which he always loved and cherished

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• 1921-08-10

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Draft letter from Lorenzo to Joseph giving him some news about his family. John is enjoying his holidays after his exams at University and the Bugeja Institute. Edgar has left for England where he met Ġiġi Strickland had returned from England and had resumed writing on local politics. Mentions the publishing of the lists of electors for the Senate and the Legislative Assembly, the news from Ireland, the rivalry between the San Lorenzo and the Dominican parties of Vittoriosa, and Giovanni Pace relative of Joseph's mother who is ill with arteriosclerosis of the brain. Re the hospital project he says that it is premature to launch such a scheme etc

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• 1921-08-18

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo mentioning the opening by HRH the opening of the New Parliament. He also mentions battle against the local brains on the diagnosis of a strange disease, sample of Malta lace etc

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• 1921-09-14

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo ith attached article An Ireland of the Mediterranean. He informs Lorenzo about his lfive weeks leave and that his brothers have not written to him for ages.He asks about the mail service

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• 1921-09-21

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo saying that his brother John told him that Dr C Mifsud is a nominee for the Senate and so the chair of Medicinemay become vacant if he manages to get a portfolio. If so, he intends to apply as a candidate..

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• 1921-10-26

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Draft letter from Lorenzo to Joseph writing about HRH visit to Malta and the new cabinet of ministers lead by Mr Joseph Howard.He also tells Joseph that he heard Mrs C Sammut that Joseph is getting married

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• 1921-10-27

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo writing on the seventh anniversary of his last promotion. He fears that the chances of early promotion is very small indeed. He also says that he is seriously considering retirement next June. He has for years wished to return to Malta and be with his aged mother..

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• 1921-10-31

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo on his 45th birthday. He says that his next birthday will fall on a Friday and he was born on Good Friday. etc

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• 1921-04-14

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Draft letter by Lorenzo to Joseph telling him that he has left the service after 37 years of hard and continuous workon the organisation and development of Government engineering depts etc

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• 1921-05-15

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo written on board in the Irish Sea on his way back to Ireland after three weeks holiday spent in London, Oxford. and Folkstone

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• 1921-06-28

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo. He says he was rather amused by the gossip Lorenzo heard in the Garrison Library concerning himself. He says that this year he will not be visiting Malta but will do so early next year. He says he decided to go to Oberammergau for the Passion Play, then proceed to Budapest and Vienna.

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• 1921-11.05

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo asking him to send two dozen oranges for his GOC who was his patient. He tells him that they should be carefully picked, washed in 5 per cent formalin and dried, then wrapped in tissue paper.

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• 1921-11-17

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Draft letter from Lorenzo to Joseph which conains news about the family etc

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• 1921-11-25

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Draft letter from Lorenzo to Joseph informing him that he has taken steps to send him the oranges as early as possible. the Malta oranges are not ripe yet. Ġiġi has returned from Constantinople and left again to Egypt. He will be back from Alexandria. Edgar had written to John from Galata in rumania

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• 1921-12-05

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Letter from Joseph to Lorenzo reminiscing his pleasant visit this time last year and hopes to repea the same experience very soon.

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• 1921-12-14

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