Letter from William Evans Hoyle,
- 28.
- Ffeil
- 23 November 1914 /
Enclosing postcards (not present).
Hoyle, William Evans. National Museum of Wales.
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Letter from William Evans Hoyle,
Enclosing postcards (not present).
Hoyle, William Evans. National Museum of Wales.
He is glad to hear that he is now in direct communication with his son. He pledges his services should this allowance be withdrawn.
Heck / Jacq. Netherlands.
Letter from the American Express Company,
States that they have not had a reply to their last letter to Ifor dated 24 September 1914 and therefore assume he is now in direct contact with him. Their expenses in the matter have been 5 shillings, which they ask to be sent to their London office.
American Express Company.
He has just received a postcard from his son and is sending him a translation. He also briefly describes a visit to the prison camps made by Anderson and Hales he has read in the papers.
Heck, Jacq. Netherlands.
Postcard from William Evans Hoyle,
Sending thanks for Mr Evans' recent letter, he is pleased to hear things are going well and hopes he will get his son back soon.
Hoyle, William Evans. National Museum of Wales.
Letter from L. H. K. Bushe Fox,
Sending his sympathies for the situation that his son now finds himself.
Fox, L. H. K. Bushe. St John's College, Cambridge.
Letter from K. H. Lochnorris Cumnock,
In reply to Mr Evans note he is requesting further information to better assist with his son's case. He states that this is the first case he has heard of caution money being demanded.
Cumnock, K. H. Lochnorris.
He writes that he has not yet had a reply to the last card he sent to Ifor. He will write once again today. Mr Heck has been informed by the Dutch Consul that the others have been released against caution, released to be free in the town within the city limits.
Heck, Jacq. Netherlands.
S/he has just return from Nuremberg and is happy to report that Ifor is well although still imprisoned when s/he left. Ifor is not in need of money as some Englishmen visit the prison and take him all that he needs. Ifor can be released upon the payment of £250 but there is little chance of him returning to England before the war is over.
Posenstain, R. A.
Letter sent by W. J. Evans to unknown recipient,
Mr Evans is writing to someone who he believes to be acquainted with some people at Nuremberg, Denmark. He asks if it would be possible to get some communication to his son Ifor through them. Describing how he came to be detained in Germany and supplying his current address.
Evans, William John (1866-1947). Musician.
Letter from William Evans Hoyle,
Informing Mr Evans of the expense a Dr Mackeprang has incurred on his behalf. He thinks Mr Evans may wish to write to him himself when sending the money, so supplies his address.
Hoyle, William Evans. National Museum of Wales.
Letter from His Britannic Majesty's Legation,
Acknowledges receipt of communication from Mr W. J. Evans and informs him that a dispatch from the foreign office dated 08 October 1914 states that they are not to take part in the transmission of letter to persons in enemy or neutral countries. They're also under no circumstances to forward money.
His Britannic Majesty's Legation.
Letter from William Evans Hoyle,
Writes that he understands Mr Evans'reasons for not paying out the bail money demanded of the German authorities. He suggests that if they send word to Ifor that they cannot send payment without saying why, the authorities may see that money won't be sent and release him. Like they have done with the other prisoners.
Hoyle, William Evans. National Museum of Wales.
Letter from W. J. Evans to Dr Hoyle,
He writes that Sir Alfred Moud has been making enquiries regarding the payment of "Caution Money" to obtain Ifor's release in Nuremberg. He reports that the Foreign Office is strongly opposed to such payments, fearing it will lead to all British prisoners held in Germany being blackmailed. Mr Evans writes that while it is difficult not being able to help Ifor, he agrees with their view. Mr Evans is under the impression (from information given by a private source) that Ifor is the only British person still imprisoned. He is at a loss as to why this may be so; he has not heard from Ifor for over 3 weeks. He has also not heard of the Germans asking for such payments for either B. J. Dale or Dr Haufse's(?) son. Furthermore, he writes about the plans Ifor had to try for a modern language scholarship at Cambridge but fears that his plans will be upset by his detainment. He suspects that without this any prospects for a University career will have to be abandoned. However he hopes his experience will prove useful in any future career he might undertake.
Evans, William John (1866-1947). Musician.
Letter from Mrs Louise Siuiou,
She writes that she has just returned from Nuremberg and while she did not meet Ifor herself, a friend of hers knows him. She has been given a message to pass on; his son is well but longing for home, he will only be released on payment of 3000 marks (£150). The only means of transmitting this money would be through the American Consul.
Siuiou, Louise Mrs.
Letter from W. J. Evans to Dr Hoyle,
Mr Evans is sending a hand written transcript of a postcard he has just received from Ifor. He has asked Mr Heck of Amsterdam to find out if Ifor desires the surety requested to me sent. If yes he will do so. He has no confidence in the affair but his son's safety and comfort are his utmost concerns. Mr Evans comments on the discrepancies in the amount requested, and expresses his hope that the lessor sum of 3000 marks (£150) is the correct one.
Evans, William John (1866-1947). Musician.
Letter from William Evans Hoyle,
He has just received Mr Evans' letter and a telegram from Copenhagen. Mr Hoyle cannot offer any explanation for the message beyond what is contained in the telegram. However he expects the letter on which it is based to arrive in due course. He supposes the 5000 marks (£250) requested is a security for good behaviour and asks if any similar requests have been made of other prisoners known to Mr Evans. Mr Hoyle recommends not acting on the matter until the original letter is to hand.
Hoyle, William Evans. National Museum of Wales.
Letter from W. (William) Evans Hoyle, National Museum of Wales,
He has received a postcard from Ifor L. Evans. A transcript of this card is contained in the letter.
Hoyle, William Evans. National Museum of Wales.
Letter sent by W. J. Evans to unknown recipient,
He has received a postcard from Ifor of which he provides a transcript (translated to English). Mr Evans writes that while he is still in prison, there are other Englishmen there; 2 gentlemen B. J. Dale and Mr Hughesdon? As the American Consul has visited the prisoners he suggests that arrangements could perhaps be made for others in the area to visit them.
Evans, William John (1866-1947). Musician.
Writes that he had hoped to be in a position to offer Mr Evans some news, but when he visited the Foreign Office yesterday he was not able to see the gentlemen he wished. He has been informed via an unofficial source that 2 or 3 weeks must pass before anything can be done.
Davies, Telwyn.