Letter from Alex Bradford to Roger B. Tyler discussing his recent return to the United States from Africa and his regret that he was unable to write to Mr. Tyler. Mr. Bradford mentions that he plans to travel to California by means of Texas and will stop to give Mr. Tyler’s parents a warm welcome. Finally, Mr. Bradford mentions that he borrowed a copy of OIL WEEKLY and visited the magazine’s office in Houston, Texas.

Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses on wanting to know whats going on, on his end. And has been stressing to Mr. Howell that Moses will do his part in the job. The other letter mentions how Bradford is awaiting a response on Moses application. It should arrive before he leaves Washington.

Letter from Alex Bradford to American Hoist and Derrick Company inquiring about data on there lightweight winches or hoists. The weights and prices are also needed.

Letter from Alex Bradford to Barney Carter discussing recent events surrounding the Vitek oil well fires.

Letter from Alex Bradford to C.H.W. Ruprecht discussing an underwood agent by the name H.E. Whatson in Lisbon, Portugal. Mr. Whatson’s address is also included. Additionally, Mr. Bradford has included a previously discussed article that he had read about in both Stars & Stripes newspaper and an Egyptian newspaper.

Letter from Alex Bradford to Curtis Hancock acknowledging the receipt of a letter sent on May 25 that he finally received. Mr. Bradford also mentions that H.H. Granger of Granger Engineering Works in Cairo, Egypt would love to read the book on Texas written by George Sessions Perry. Mr. Granger, a Dallas native, would love to have Mr. Hancock visit him at his home in Dallas for a meal. Finally, Mr. Bradford has moved to Washington, but his permanent address is in Burbank, California.

Letter from Alex Bradford to D. Lamont wanting to know the name and address of distributor for the diesel engine in South Texas area.

Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Dobbs wishing him a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Bradford sends good wishes and says he will write again when he has more time.

Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Hanighen asking where Frank is and what is he doing. Alex mentions seeing certain people in London, that would make a good story for Frank. He also sent a telegram and sprained his ankle while looking at his surroundings.

Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank K. Tweedy asking how's he been and where he is since he hasn't heard from him. Mentions all the friends and Colonel's he's seen while on his journey, currently heading to New York.

Letter from Alex Bradford to Gustave E. Bonadio discussing various topics related to the firefighting profession and closely related tangents. Mr. Bradford asks for a copy of Dr. Theobold’s book on Hydraulics be sent to his permanent PO box in Burbank, California. He additionally mentions that he was asked to write a book on firefighting techniques for “PITMAN” but ultimately chose not due to his specialization in Class B fires and his unconventional take on extinguishing fires. Mr. Bradford confirms the existence of an article on “Loaded Streams” at the New York Public Library published in Oil and Gas Journal between 1929-1931 by Dr. Charlie Thomas of Thomas & Hochwalt Research Laboratories in Dayton, Ohio. Discussing the various United States Military branches and how they have been approaching firefighting within their respective branches. Focused primarily on the Navy, Army, and Coast Guard. Finally, Mr. Bradford mentions that there are new chemical developments used for firefighting, however they are not the ideal concoction for putting out blazes.

Letter from Alex Bradford to J. G. O'Rielly discussing the positives and negatives of European and Middle Eastern crash trucks used to for fire suppression. Additionally Mr. Bradford mentions that he is interested in receiving the W. S. Rielly & Company catalog for the purchase of fire fighting equipment.

Letter from Alex Bradford to Lewis Lifton briefly talking about the different kinds of people he met in his three years of oversea military service. Was asked about the brief case he was carrying, so Bradford gave Lewis's information to the person.

Letter from Alex Bradford to Maurice Simon with the purpose to remind the latter to register prior to the presidential election in order to vote for Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Letter from Alex Bradford to Max Anfenger recommending the hiring of Robert Steve McKendrick for the position of fire protection engineer on an Alaskan project. Additionally Mr. Bradford mentions that they must have just missed each other as they were in the 30th Street Station in Philadelphia at the same time.

Letter from Alex Bradford to Paul G. Benedum discussing that letter's to R. D. Blackstone also known as "Blackie" should be addressed to the address within the letter. The page of the letter features writing that suggests that the letter be addressed to "Blackie".

Letter from Alex Bradford to Fire Chief R. Otis Muenster discussing his experiences abroad since 1940. Chief among these experiences were his impressions of the British firefighting techniques and equipment.

Letter from Alex Bradford to the Commanding Officer of the Engineering Fire Suppression School asking for the address or APO number for Glenn G. Griswold. Mr. Bradford mentions that he has met with several service members that have said wonderful things about the school.

Letter from Alex Bradford to Wendell Zimmerman stating that he's back in the states from overseas and found a few of Zimmerman's letters. Decided to send him a response.

Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses discussing on contacting Mr. Cramer but he wasn't available so he left a message. Traveling to Washington again and making a lot of calls going that way.

Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Gervasi discussing how he did receive his letter from the 2nd of August. But was in the Canadian Army where he got to see how the Fascist operate as Gervasi wrote about some years ago.

Letter from S. M. Hunter to Alex Bradford on rejecting his request for the data. The company is bound by an Annual Secrecy Agreement and can't give out any information without consent.

Letters from Alex Bradford to Ed Harkness describing his travels, congratulating Ed on his marriage, and asking after Glen Carlyle Martin.

Correspondence between Alex Bradford to Henry Walter over two letters. The first letter features instructions and a receipt for ten dollars ($10) to express ship a suitcase to the Georgetown Customs House in Washington, D.C. The second letter features a brief acknowledgement from Alex Bradford to Henry Walter that he has landed "somewhere in England" after a good trip at sea.