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 Miners' Federation. I do not think I have mentioned the fact before, but I was employed as a miner when I joined up in '14.
M. C. Broke, Capt.
September 9th, 1920.
To Captain M. C. Broke.
I am directed to inform you that you have been awarded a disability pension at the rate of five hundred pounds per annum. A draft for the amount due, including arrears from 5/11/19—date of disembodiment or demobilisation—was despatched to your address this morning per King's Messenger.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your humble and obedient Servant,
Cuthbert Rutt,
for Ministry of Pensions.