lieutenant colonel john herbert boraston field marshal (1 Ergebnisse)

English soldier and military historian (1885-1969). One page, quarto. Folded twice. Good, but with minor discoloration and some ink smudging along one edge (not affecting text). Bearing the Society's stamp. Replying, as Haig's private secretary, to a letter electing Haig a fellow of the Society. 'Sir Douglas Haig has asked me to thank you very much for your letter of the 25th instant and will be glad if you will convey to the Council and members of your Society his great appreciation of the honour they have done him. | The Field-Marshal does not think it necessary that you should send him notice of all meetings of your Council, but should you desire his presence on any particular occasion of some matter of importance, he will be greatly obliged to you if you can give him special notice.' Signed 'J H Boraston'. Also included a 12mo handbill issued by the Society, with Haig's address, 'noted 11th. June 1919', on the reverse.