Postcard, Poem “To the First Canadian Contingent”- August 24th, 1915
– Cards To The First Canadian Contingent Here’s to the gallant Canadians, The boys who are always true; They started out to fight for right, And fight they sure can do. at “Neuve Chappell” and “Langemark,” They fought like heroes brave; Each man that fell at Neuve Chappelle” Has earned an hero’s grave. And then […]
48th Penny Postcards to J. Spears -1911
Regarding Equipment – Cards 3 Penny post cards to Mr. J. Spears 118 Davenport Road, City Card No 1. Copy on rear handwritten July 15th, 11 31 Shuter St., City Dear Sir, Would you kindly bring your sporran down to the armouries on Monday 17th inst. as a new sporran is to be issued to […]
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 […]
Letter from Her Majesty upon Presentation of Colours – 1 July 1959
Letter from Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, Colonel-in-Chief on the Presentation of New Colours on 01 July 1959. The letter is on Her Majesty’s personal stationary. The 48th Highlanders were one of three regiments for which Her Majesty, then Princess Elizabeth, accepted the position as Colonel-in-Chief in 1947. The Presentation of Colours, the third set […]
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 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 […]
Letter from Her Majesty’s Private Secretary – Dec 28 1955
Response to Sgt’s Mess Christmas Card – Cards Buckingham Palace The Private Secretary presents his compliments to the Officer Commanding 48th Highlanders of Canada and is commanded by The Queen to ask him kindly to thank the Regimental Sergeant Major, Warrant Officers and Sergeants for their good wishes for Christmas and the New Year. […]
Letter from Her Majesty’s Private Secretary, Dec 18, 1957
– Cards Letter from Buckingham Palace The Private Secretary presents his compliments to the Officer Commanding 48th Highlanders of Canada and is commanded by The Queen to ask him kindly to thank the Regimental Sergeant-Major, Warrant Officers and Sergeants for their good wishes for Christmas and the New Year. 18th December 1957 R. Gill […]
Letter from Edward Ford, Courtier to Her Majesty, June 29, 1959
Thanking for CNE Trooping – Cards – The Royal Yacht Britannia was docked in Toronto Harbour. On 29 June 1959 the 48th Highlanders Trooped the Colour at the CNE stadium. Two days later, on 1 July, in Ottawa, Her Majesty would present a new stand of Colours to the 48th Highlanders of Canada. Her Majesty, […]
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 […]