Classification: Documents

Documents that are not 48th Highlander Orders. May be Official or Personal.
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Pte Charles Wilkinson letter

A 4.5 inch (11.43 cm) by 7 inch (17.78 cm) letter from Pte Charles Wilkinson, #273, 2nd Can,. Mt. Rifles dated May 7 1902 in Elandsfontein, South Africa to Capt. Charles Catto, E Co. 48th Highlanders. Wilkinson wrote from XX Hospital to his former company commander.

Pte George S. Roe, #646, F Squadron 2nd C.M.R.

1. Letter from #646 Pte George S. Roe, “f” Squadron, 2nd C.M. R. dated 21 June 1902 in Krugersdorp, South Africa. Letter to Chas. E. Catto, Esq. 2. Envelope with original One Penny stamp and postmark

48th Band Advertisement

Band of the 48th Highlanders Mr. John Slatter, Bandmaster Canada’s Famous Military Band Address all communications to Mr. John Slatter, Bandmaster Armouries, Toronto Phone (Local or Long Distance) Main 4363 or College 2919 A Record of History Notable Engagements

Letter to Capt J.I. Davidson, 1891, authorizing recruiting of Highlanders

Order to begin enrolling men, from Lt. Col. W.D. Otter, DA.G., dated 20 October 1891. This letter from the Deputy Commander of the militia district was the first order received, four days after the 48th Battalion (Highlanders) had been gazetted officially. Captain Davidson had been selected as the 1st Commanding Officer and was awaiting his […]

The Globe front page 1900

A 12 inch by 17 inch section of the Feb 27th 1900 Globe featuring the “Capture of Boer leader Gen. P.A. Cronje” On the back are many articles from the same paper relating to the Boer War. Born in the Cape Colony but raised in the South African Republic, Cronjé had a distinctive appearance, being […]

48th NCO F. D. Lorsch

Sgt G Company R.C.R. transferred from C Company, 48th Highlanders formerly a Colour Sergeant age 21. The Saturday Globe April 7, 1900.