Frank Swannell Diaries: Part I
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BC Archives MS-0392 - Box 1, Volume 4-5
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W15768-5460 2000 1/16 H W V (P 354-2)
B.6.
1207341/2 (A.G. 4C.)
It is requested that in any further communication on this subject, the above Number may be quoted; and the Letter addressed to -
- The Secretary,
- War Office,
- London, S.W.
- War Office,
WAR OFFICE,
- LONDON, S.W.,
- 2 September 1916,
SIR,
I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the
and to acquaint you, in reply , that permission is hereby granted to
you
to proceed to Canada for the period of your sick leave which expires on 2nd November 1916
(1) Plain clothes must be worn when embarking, and on board ship
(2) on arrival in Canada you should report to the local Military Authorities
It is to be understood that officers travelling abroad are not at liberty to offer their services with foreign troops, or accept any military employment.
If they contemplate spending any period beyond a fortnight in a country where there is an English Military Attaché, they should advise that office of their address and movements.
I am, SIR, Your obedient Servant
2nd Lieutenant
of C. Swannell
133rd Siege Battery
Royal Garrison Artillery
4th London General Hospital
Maudesley Extension
Denmark Hill
S.E
for Brigadier Major General,
Director of Personal Services
BC Archives, MS-0392 FRANK SWANNELL PAPERS Box 1 Diary and enclosures, 1916. Volume 5