potter 1875 (4 Ergebnisse)

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2pp., 12mo. Good, on lightly-aged paper. The letter is written in pencil, and begins: 'Sir, | I am awfully sorry to say that I have just been ordered to report tomorrow to G. H. Q. where I shall very probably receive the order to go to the Yankee Army. | I am really very sorry to leave you without having even been able to present to you my respects and my thanks for the kindness you have always shown to me during the time I have been attached to this brigade which is now exactly a year ago. | I shall no more have now any lecture to do as I do not feel inclined to lecture the Yankees!!!' He concludes by expressing the hope that 'little you-you and her young brother [Potter's children] will sometimes think of the french [sic] interpreter who liked to hear of their doings'. Docketed at head by Potter: 'Please destroy. | [signed] H.C.P.', and at the end: 'Such a nice chap. The one who sent sweets & the flowers to June. | [signed] H.C.P.' After a distinguished military career in India, Potter's saw active service in the Great War (Battle of the Somme; Battle of Arras; 3rd Battle of Ypres, and others; wounded four times) with the King's (Liverpool Regiment), on the Western Front throughout the entire First World War.

The three items are in good condition, on lightly-aged paper. ONE. Autograph Letter Signed from Haldane to Potter. Head Quarters, VI Corp; 11 August 1916. 1p., 4to. In a difficult hand. He apologises for having to 'depart so hurriedly'. 'I want to thank you for the very loyal way you helped me when I was in command of the 3 Division and express my thanks through you to Buchanan and Prideaux and of your staff. You all spared no pains to bring about success and I am very grateful to you.' He hopes that 'Buchanan will get a brevet and Prideaux a suitable when you send in their names.' He is sending his recommendation 'to Collins'. TWO. Manuscript copy of address from the 'A. Haldane | Lieutenant General Commanding VI Corps', expressing 'his intence [sic] admiration for the unconquerable spirit and Spartan like valour which the 3rd. Division has displayed during the fierce fighting of the past nine days. [i.e. the start of the Spring Offensive]'. 30 March 1918. 3pp., 4to. THREE: 'SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY | by | Lieut-Colonel [last word amended in pencil to 'General'] Sir Aylmer-Haldane, KCB, DSO. | Commanding VI Corps'. 14 November 1918. 2pp., 8vo. Mimeographed in blue ink. At end: '(ed.) A. Haldane. | Lieutenant-General, | Commanding VI CORPS.' Begins: 'The acceptance by the enemy of the terms of the Armistice laid down by the Allies is a suitable moment at which to summarise the work of the VI Corps since the 21st of August 1918. | On that date the Guards, 2nd and 3rd Divisions assaulted the position where the enemy had been finally checked after his March offensive, and broke through it, the brunt of this attack falling on the 3rd and Guards Divsions. Two days later the 62nd Division joined the Corps. The enemy stubbornly opposed every year of our further advance eastward, but was forced back to the ST. QUENTIN CANAL, and the HINDENBURG Defence System.' Concludes: 'To all Ranks of the VI Corps I tender my sincere thanks. The work which they and their comrades have accomplished will live in the memory of the British Emp[i]re for all time.' From the Potter papers. An excessively scarce item, with no copy on COPAC or at the Imperial War Museum.

The seven items are from the papers of Brig.-Gen. H. C. Potter, who served in the 3rd Division, whose conduct during the Spring Offensive of 1918 is the main subject. Of particular interest is Item Two, concerning a visit by King George V. The collection is in good condition, on lightly-aged paper, Item Five having a few closed tears to one edge. ONE. Manuscript copy (or original) dispatch headed '1/North L. Fus. 4/Royal Fus. | 13/ Kings. R./S.H.B. | The following messages have been received from 3rd Division for communication to all ranks'. Dated 31 March 1918, and with the following (signature?) at foot: 'G. Major | Brigade Major 9th Infantry Bde.' 1p., 4to. 'The C. in C. has desired me to express to General DEVERELL and all ranks of the 3rd division his sincerest appreciation for their splendid conduct during the recent battle.' TWO. Copy of dispatch by 'R. W. [sic] Collins. Lieut. Col. | A.A. and Q.M.G. 3rd Division'. Headed 'A/144 | 9th. Bde.' and dated 30 March 1918. 1p., 4to. 'The Army Commander informed the Corps Commander last night that his Majesty the King had visited his headquarters during the day (29th March) | General Byng had told him what a splendid defence the 3rd. Division had made, and his Majesty was profoundly gratified to hear how unflinchingly they had held their ground.' THREE. Copy of despatch by 'R. H. Collins Lieut-Colonel | A.A. & Q.M.G. 3rd. Division'. 1p., 4to. Headed '3rd. Division. No A/| G.O.C. | 3rd. Division' and dated 2 April 1918. 1p., 4to. 'I cannot allow the 3rd. Division to leave my army without endeavouring to express my admiration of their conduct during the past fortnight. | By this conduct they have established a standard of endurance & determination that will be a model for all times.' FOUR. Two items on 1p., 4to. Copy of dispatch from 'G. V. Horden, Brigadier General | General Staff Corps'; with covering note 'for Lieut Colonel [blank] | General Staff. 3rd. Division'. Headed 'I. Corps. 947 (G.O.) | 3rd. Division'. Both dated 19 April 1918. Horden begins by stating that 'The Corps Commander wished to place on record his appreciation of the valuable work done by the 9th Brigade whilst attached to the 55th. Division during the battle in the "Givenchy" sector from the 9th. to the 15th. of April 1918.' FIVE. Manuscript copy of 'Special Order by Lieut.-General Sir T. L. N. Morland, KCB KCMG DSO | Commanding XIII Corps'. Dated from 'H.Q. XIII Corps. | 13th Augt. 1918.' 1p., 4to. Of the 3rd. Division he writes: 'In offensive operations the fighting spirit of the division has been splendid; work on defences has been thoroughly organised and carried out.' SIX. Manuscript copy of 'Press Communique. Troopers. London | Supplementary Press Communique. O.A. 561/579 11.45am April 15, 1918. | The 55th. Division at Givenchy. 9th.-14th April 1918.' At end: 'Chief. () J. H. D.' 3pp., 4to. Begins: 'On the morning of the German attack on the 9th. April, 1918, the 55th (West Lancashire) Division (Territorial) was holding a point of about 6,000 yards extending from La Bassie Canal to just south of Richbourg l'Avoué, where its line jointed that held by the Portuguese'. SEVEN. Manuscript copy of 'Extract from the "TIMES" of April 2nd. 1918. | "THE THIRD DIVISION"'. 3pp., 4to.