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 promotion to Lt. Col.  and appointment to Command. in a black wooden frame with glass front.

Classification
Documents, Official
Era
1891 – 1913 Early years
Location of artifact
Case 9/10 Early Years – 1891 – 1913
Associated place
Toronto
Associated name(s)
LCol Otter (Deputy Adj Gen Militia District No.2)

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