SHALDON FAMILY CONGRATULATED BY THE KING: Mr. and Mrs. William Mole, of Middle Street, Shaldon, reference to whose numerous relatives are at present serving in H.M. forces were made in last week’s Teignmouth Post this morning, received a letter from Buckingham Palace, upon which they will be heartily congratulated by their friends. It is as follows: Privy Purse Office, Buckingham Palace, S.W., 31st March 1915. Sir, — l am commanded by the King to convey to you an expression of His Majesty’s appreciation of the patriotic spirit which has prompted your five sons and son-in-law to give their services at the present time to the Army and Navy. The King was much gratified to hear of the manner in which they have so readily responded to the call of their Sovereign and their country, and I am to express to you and to them His Majesty’s congratulations on having contributed in so full a measure to the great cause for which all the people of the British Empire are so bravely fighting. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, W. F. PINSENT, keeper of the Privy Purse. Mr. William Mole.
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