all that. But our
postman is getting wild. And you know what workers are.

_June 30th, 1920._
To Mr. C. Bink.

I am directed to acknowledge your letter of 11/5/20. In order to
facilitate this Department's investigations into your claim, please
say if you are in possession of Army Form Z.3.

CUTHBERT RUTT,
for Ministry of Pensions.

_July 1st, 1920._
To the Ministry of Pensions.

Yes, I am in possession of Army Form Z.3. I do hope this will
facilitate your Department's investigations. Not for my sake. But I
enclose last quarter's accounts from my landlord, butcher, baker, etc.
Perhaps you will be good enough to guarantee my credit? You know how
impatient these vulgar fellows are.

M. C. BROKE, _Capt._

P.S.--I think I like "Bink" the least of my new names. But perhaps you
will think of a better one for my next letter.

_August 1st, 1920._
To Mr. M. Brooks.

Your letter of 1/7/20 has been duly received, and I am to inquire
whether you submitted a claim for disability pension at the time of
your demobilisation. If so, please state date.

CUTHBERT RUTT,
for Ministry of Pensions.

_August 2nd, 1920._
To the Ministry of Pensions.

With reference to your letter of yesterday, the answer is in the
affirmative. By the way I think we went into that little matter too
last January. But, of course, you can't think of everything. Excuse
me mentioning it. Do you think you could get my pension through by the
30th inst? It is my birthday, and I would like to have my boots soled
and heeled.

M. C. BROKE, _Capt._

_August 30th, 1920._
To Mr. N. Brock.

With reference to your application for disability pension I am to
request that you will furnish this Department with a full statement of
the circumstances under which you were wounded, giving the following
particulars:--Christian and surname (in block letters); regiment;
whether (a) demobilised; (b) disembodied; or (c) still serving;
whether (a) shot; (b) bayoneted; (c) gassed; (d) shell-shocked; or
(e) drowned; Christian and surname (in block letters) of batman,
stretcher-bearers and O.i/c hospital ship.

CUTHBERT RUTT,
for Ministry of Pensions.

_September 8th, 1920._
To the Ministry of Pensions.

Under medical advice I am to cease corresponding with your admirable
Department. It seems a pity, since we have got to know each other so
well. I have decided therefore to place the matter in the hands of the
Mi