Letter re Pipes from Adjutant, 15th Bn-1919, April 17
Regarding a set of Pipes – Documents Headquarters 15th Canadian Battalion Bramshott Camp Officer Commanding. No. 3 Canadian General Hospital Bolougne, France. No. 432112 Pte. Alexander Sturrock, The above mentioned man is reported as having been admitted to the Hospital under your command on March 23rd. 1919. When he left this Battalion he took with […]
Discharge Certificate, Pte D. Anderson -1913 Nov 29
48th Regt. #24299. – Documents Discharge Certificate of a Soldier of The Territorial Force This is to certify that (No.) 425 (Rank) Private (Name) David Anderson (Unit) 5th Battn. The Black Watch who was enlisted to serve in the Territorial Force of the County of Forfar on the Fifth day of November 1912, is discharged […]
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 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 […]
48th Certificate of Military Instruction- 31 March 1898
– Documents 48th Battalion Highlanders Certificate of Military Instruction Regimental Course This is to Certify that Private J. Spears D. Coy., 48th Highlanders, has attended the N.C. Officers class from 7th January to 21st February 1898 and having passed the required Examination in the undermentioned subjects is entitled to this certificate. Subjects […]
Letter from King George VI, Dec 17, 1939
Welcome Canadian troops to England. – Documents Letter from King George VI on Buckingham Palace letterhead to Canadian Troops of 1st Contingent. Letter received by Sgt Percy Pipher. Number 011112 Buckingham Palace The General Officer Commanding, 1st Canadian Division. On behalf of the people of this country, I extend the warmest welcome to the first […]
48th promissory note for funds-1891
Towards formation of Regiment – Documents 48th Highlanders We, the Undersigned Patrons, do each of us severally, for ourselves respectively, in consideration of the promises and agreement hereinafter contained on the part of the others of us respectively, and the promise made by Sir David L. Macpherson by his signature hereto, covenant, promise and agree […]
Letter, King George VI -1945 – to troops returning home
Letter to the Regiment – Documents Buckingham Palace The Queen and I wish you God-speed, and a safe return to your homes and dear ones. A grateful Mother Country is proud of your splendid services characterized by unsurpassed devotion and courage. George R.I.
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 […]
Telegrams to CSM Hawkins-1913
42 Telegrams. Hawkins winner of Kings Prize. – Documents sent to Bisley Camp 1913 from Toronto and UK various signatures, His Royal Highness, King George 5, Unity, 48th Highlanders Officers Mess, Pellatt, Chisholm, C.R. Crowe, Yorkie, P.C. Larkin, Gooderham, President, Daughters of the Empire, Colonel Macdonald, Slate, Arthur, E.W. Wilson, William T. White, Minister of […]