Duplicate Letter Addressed to Major-General Charles Basil Price Concerning the Potential Disbandment of the RMR - 1944
Entry/Object ID
2026x.07.28
Scope and Content
A duplicate letter addressed to Basil and CC'd to T.C. Lewis. and dated March 20, 1944. The contents of the letter discusses rumours of disbandment of the R.M.R. and the intent to prevent this disbandment from occurring. The author notes that upon hearing the news of the RMR's potential disbandment, he immediately contacted The Minister of National Defence, D.C. Abbott, and Brooke Clayton for clarity and assistance on the matter.
There is discussion of meetings that occurred in which ex-commanding officers and 2nd Bn. officers, honorary and associate members were informed of the news. There is mention of an additional meeting to come to inform Ladies Committee.
The author mentions a delegation with Walter Merrill, Victor Whitehead and himself (Hugh Graham Brewer) in which they interviewed with Col. Ralston in Ottawa, who provided them with all available information on the matter. The author writes that they during this meeting, he and victor asked for the disbandment to be reconsidered
The letter also cites various cases against disbandment, including: the close ties between the RMR and the City of Westmount; that the City of Westmount had donated the land that the RMR Armoury occupied and had helped up the Regiment on various occasions; the Regiment's concerts at Westmount Park which were enjoyed by the community; the RMR's seniority over other regiments; it's versatile training; and the special qualifications of its commanding officer.
The author notes that every effort will be made to ensure that operations will continue as usual in both the Regiment and the Ladies Committee.
The end of the letter includes a P.S. which congratulates Major-General Price on his new appointment (uncertain what appointment is being referenced).
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Letter
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Correspondence
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Other Documents
Nomenclature Class
Documentary Objects
Nomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication Objects
Archive Details
Creator
Gina Whelan
Date(s) of Creation
Mar 20, 1944 - Mar 20, 1944
Primary Language
English
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Lewis, Thomas Cripps, Price, Charles Basil, Brewer, Hugh Graham
