A black canvas bound 3 inch by 5 inch King James Bible containing the Old and New Testaments with red stained edging.

inscription inside the cover

This is the Bible that was in use in the Orderly Room of the 48th Regiment Highlanders since the first men were sworn-in in 1891 Oct. I have just used it to attest all the officers and men of the regiment 1170 strong for Foreign service at Valcartier Camp Quebec, Sept 24th 1914 in my capacity as Justice of the Peace for Quebec.

J. A. Currie M.P.

Lt/Col

48th Highlanders

 

W.H. Grant MVO

Sergt Major

 

Geo. T. Hermitage

Orderly Room Sergt

 

Classification
Books & manuals
Era
1891 – 1913 Early years
Location of artifact
Case 9/10 Early Years – 1891 – 1913
Associated place
London UK
Associated event
Early Years

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