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Letter to war widow Mabel Empson from the Ministry of Pensions. It starts: 'I am directed by the Minister of Pensions to inform you that in accordance with the provision of the Royal Warrant, you have been awarded a Pension of 16/3 a week for yourself' Add to board
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Letter to War Widow Mabel Empson from the Ministry of Pensions

This letter to Mabel Empson from the Ministry of Pensions tells her that she will receive 6 shillings and 8 pence for the support of her daughter, giving her a total weekly pension of 22 shillings and 11 pence. She is entitled to the pension because she is a soldier's widow

 

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