THE LETTERS OF RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

[1941?]

Miss Piper

Fire watch

In case of an alert keep a special watch
If things look dangerous warn the stirrup pump squad on duty (in your case the Rev E. Evans, Melrose) to “stand by”
If you see a fire bomb drop tell the squad at once, letting them know, so far as you can, where it is¹
R Vaughan Williams

1. VW was responsible for firewatching in his local area during the war.