48th Buffet Dinner Ticket, Officers Mess-1959 April 17
Ticket Buffet Dinner Friday April 17th, 1959’at 5 p.m. Officers Mess, University Armouries G. Fraser Dress informal No. 47
48th Penny Postcard, Officers Schedule-1923 Nov 6
From C.W. Darling to Lt G.M. Griffin – Cards 48th Highlanders As a member of the Officers” Mess you are expected to attend the following: Saturday, Nov. 10th. 6.30 p.m. Annual Dinner. King Edward Hotel; Dress-service uniform, blue, or dinner jacket. Sunday, Nov. 11th. Unveiling of Monument. Parade at Armouries, 1:45 p.m. Uniform if possible. […]
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 […]
Business Card from W. Ross Macdonald, with note to LCol D. C. Haldenby, CD – 1961
– Cards Handwritten note on business card sent to LCol D. C. Haldenby, CD on becoming Commanding Officer of the 48th Highlanders of Canada: “May your years of Command be profitable to you, to the 48th & to Canada. Signed Ross Macdonald” W. Ross Macdonald Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Canada Macdonald served […]
Mother’s Cross, Card from Minister of Defence
This card, signed by the Minister of Militia & Defence accompanied the silver Mother’s Cross given with Medals to those who died in WWI – Cards Canada This cross is presented to you in memory of one who in the Great War died for King and Country. H. Guthrie Minister of Militia & Defence
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. […]