Letter from Padre East to next of kin- 1944 Oct 31
regarding Edgerton, Frank Ryerson – Documents Letter from Padre S.B. East in Sincere Sympathy to Mrs. J. Edgerton on Oct. 31, 1944 on the death of her on Frank Ryerson Edgerton on 16th of September 1944 and details of burial and service.
Telegram to Haldenby, 1947-1947 Feb 18
– Documents Western Union Telegram SYC779 18 Feb 1955 To Brig. and Mrs. Eric Haldenby on Steamship Patricia from The Symons
Letter to CO, Sicily from Assoc.-1943
– Documents Letter from 48th Highlanders Association, 605 Dominion Bank Building, Toronto, Ontario. July 20th,1945. To CO. LCol Ian Johnston, 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders of Canada, thanking him for his letter. Thanking for list of Company Commanders, and about accepting the puttees from I.O.D.E. as a gift. Also that material for 50 kilts has been […]
Letter, Lt Hugh McLean, -1892 Sept 29
– Documents the J.B. McLean, Pub. Co. Limited Publisher of Trade Journals 10 Front St. East. Toronto Sept. 29th 1892 Dear Sir, At the Company meeting on Tuesday evening, there seemed to be a strong feeling in favour of having a Company Rifle Match inside of three or four weeks, or as soon as […]
Letter from Brig Haldenby to M.F. Newman-1944 Sept 29
– Documents: This letter is to Maitland Newman, veteran of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) in WWI. Newman was in Toronto at the time of this letter and was working with Regimental Associations and the Home Battalion to provide items to the 1st Battalion 48th Highlanders overseas. The letter is from Brigadier Eric Haldenby who […]
Letter, George A. Bowers-1902 June 26
– Documents Chieveley June 26th, 1902 To Whom it May concern, Having heard it reported that the Troops on board “S.S. Manhattan” under command of Major W.H. Merritt, had nicknamed that officer. I wish to state that the only officer given a nickname, was Lieut. Rodden, Asst. Quartermaster, the nickname used was “The Mad […]
Letter, Regimental Band Schedule-1911 June 16
From P/M F. Beaton to J. Spears – Documents 48th Highlanders Dileas Gu Brath Allied with the Gordon Highlanders Armouries, Toronto June 16th, 1911 Dear Sir, The Bands and Regiments of this District will parade in Review Order in the Armouries on Coronation Day, Thursday Morning June 22nd at 9.40 . Yours truly, F. Beaton […]
Letter to John Spears- 1911 June 23
– Documents Letter to John Spears 48th Highlanders Dileas-Gu-Brath Allied with the Gordon Highlanders From Armouries, Toronto June 23rd, 11 Dear Sir, Be on hand at the Band Room on Tuesday Night, where I expect to meet Col. Hendrie. Otherwise return your uniform at once. Yours truly, F. Beaton Pipe Major 48th Envelope stamped Jun […]
Letter to 48th CO, France-1918 Aug 10
– Documents: two sided note from Countess Philippe de Beaumont. The letter translates: 10 Aug 1918. “My dear Colonel……. I would be very happy to have your latest news, for all of us, following with great pleasure and interest the good work you have done after leaving us. We hope to see you again and […]
Letter from F. Wyld, March 14, 1892 re promised subscriptions for equipment
– Documents The Citizens’ Committee for the purpose of raising funds to assist in the purchase of the necessary equipment for the 48th Highlanders. Toronto, 14th March, 1892 Dear Sir, The Citizens’ Committee beg to advise you that the Regiment has been gazetted. Relying on the assurance from subscribers and those favorable to the formation […]