The Origin and Services of the 3rd (Montreal)
The Origin and Services of the 3rd (Montreal)
The Origin and Services of the 3rd (Montreal)
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<strong>The</strong> following correspondence on this subject explains itself:Colonel Elphinstone, C.B., V.C.,<strong>Montreal</strong>.Dear Sir:<strong>Montreal</strong>, 6th June, 1870.During <strong>the</strong> march <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Montreal</strong> Field Battery <strong>of</strong> Artillery from Huntingdon to Henderson ville (Trout River) on Friday, <strong>the</strong> 27th ultimo, we halted for afew minutes to rest <strong>the</strong> horses opposite <strong>the</strong> farm <strong>of</strong> Mr. Wm. Arthur, who immediately brought <strong>and</strong> sent from his house a most bountiful supply <strong>of</strong> milk, water,bread, cakes, etc. After all had partaken <strong>of</strong> his good cheer he insisted upon fillingevery haversack, at <strong>the</strong> same time declining to accept <strong>of</strong> any compensation whatever. <strong>The</strong> members <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Battery feel that some slight acknowledgement <strong>of</strong> thatgentleman s generosity should be made, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> similarity <strong>of</strong> name has suggested<strong>the</strong> idea <strong>of</strong> presenting loyal William Arthur with a photographic portrait <strong>of</strong> RoyalArthur William. <strong>The</strong> value <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> gift would be infinitely enhanced if <strong>the</strong>autograph <strong>of</strong> His Royal Highness could be appended <strong>the</strong>reto. I have <strong>the</strong>reforeventured to enquire whe<strong>the</strong>r, under <strong>the</strong> circumstances, His Royal Highness wouldbe graciously pleased to append his autograph to <strong>the</strong> photograph sent herewith.Such an act <strong>of</strong> condescension would be accepted by <strong>the</strong> Battery as a Royal favorconferred upon <strong>the</strong> corps, whilst it would undoubtedly awaken livelier feelings <strong>of</strong>loyalty <strong>and</strong> patriotism in <strong>the</strong> breast <strong>of</strong> that hospitable frontier farmer, in whosehousehold it would be cherished with a sort <strong>of</strong> sacred veneration.Ihave <strong>the</strong> honour to remainYours most faithfully,A. A. STEVENSON,Lt.-Col. Com. M. F. B. <strong>of</strong> A.<strong>Montreal</strong>, 6th June, 1870.Dear Sir :His Royal Highness says that he has very great pleasureindeed in accedingto <strong>the</strong> request <strong>of</strong> yourself <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> your Field Battery by signing <strong>the</strong>accompanying photograph.A man who behaved so loyally <strong>and</strong> liberally deserves every possible recognition, <strong>and</strong> His Royal Highness desires that you will mention to Mr. WilliamArthur that <strong>the</strong> Prince will not fail to mention his liberalitywhen in Engl<strong>and</strong>.I am likewise desired to send herewith, for your own acceptance, a photograph<strong>of</strong> His Royal Highness.Believe me, yours faithfully,Lt.-Col. A. A.. STEVENSON,Com. <strong>Montreal</strong> Field Battery, <strong>Montreal</strong>.54H. C. ELPHINSTONE.
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