Little Chesterford Fire: Rev. John Stewart Letter

A copy of the letter written by the Rev John Stewart on the 14th April,1914 to his parishioners concerning the aftermath of the Little Chesterford Fire. In his opinion the village had no need of charitable donations from outside to help those affected by the fire and refused to accept them saying they were an independent village and could help themselves. Many villagers disagreed with this. He was convinced that Lords Braybroke, Bristol and Inchcape would make good the losses.