Name/Title
Sheet, InstructionEntry/Object ID
2005.1.3Description
Department of National Defence transit order. This instruction, issued from Halifax on December 16, 1939, was sent to all ships military commanders. It is addressed to "Officer i/c Troops, Ship E-10". The letter details instructions related to the distribution of blankets to troops. Attached to the instruction are details of the ships, the formations they carry, how many blankets and bales they have.
The instruction is signed by a Captain, and ordnance transit officer. It is printed on Department of National Defence letterhead. Below his signature is a handwritten note which says "For action please. Report when completed."Made/Created
Date made
1939Notes
Early Date: 1939Dimensions
Width
20.5 cmLength
25 cmDimension Notes
Measurements taken of the first page. Second page is 32.5 cm long.
