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Letter addressed to Colonel John Dyde, commander of the active forces, from Lieutenant Colonel W. Osborne Smith of the 3rd Battalion Victoria V.M. Rifles
Date
May 26, 1863
Dimensions1 textual record ; 20.5 x 12.7 cm
Origin
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, North America
Object NumberS001/C4.3,5.23
DivisionArchives - Textual Archives
CollectionStewart
Scope and ContentLetter in which Lieutenant-Colonel William Osborne Smith of the 3rd Battalion Victoria Volunteer Rifles of Montreal informs the commander of the active force, Colonel John Dye, that the 6th Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles (identified as the Hochelaga Light Infantry) showed a lack of respect toward them during a manoeuvre at the Logan farm.NotesSource of title: Based on the nature of the document.
Signatures and inscriptions: Signed “W. Osborne Smith.”
Language of the document: The document is in English.
Signatures and inscriptions: Signed “W. Osborne Smith.”
Language of the document: The document is in English.
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William Notman
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