The Knowles Story

Appendices

Letters

Wm. Knowles Testimonial Letter
January 25, 1869
Background

This is the first testimonial letter that William Knowles copied in his own hand as an attachment to his May 29, 1873 letter concerning application in the Police force for the N. W. Territories, later called the North West Mounted Police (NWMP).

Fortland,
Mount Nugent
Jan 25th, 1869

I certify that Wm. Knowles is a son of a tenant of my brother, Lord Fordham. I have known him and his family for some years and I believe them all to be strictly honest individuals and well conducted.

It will give me pleasure to hear that Wm. Knowles obtains the situation for which he seeks.

R. Maxwell
[I.] P. D. L.
Co. Cavan

Letter Comments
  1. In July 1989, a request was made to the National Archives of Canada for information about William Knowles and his constabulary position in the Mounted Police. In August, the archives responded that two file groups were found. The first was in Record Group 18, file 18-73 and consisted of letters of recommendation, dated 1873, regarding William's appointment to the Manitoba Police Force (7 pages).
  2. The above letter was from Record Group 18, File 18-73, Page 6.
  3. The letter was transcribed as accurately as possible. Letters and words in brackets [] are best guesses. Any spelling and punctuation changes were made to improve readability.

 


Wm. Knowles Testimonial Letter - January 25, 1869