The Knowles Story

Appendices

Letters

Wm. Knowles Testimonial Letter
March 17, 1871

Background

This is the second 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).

Killefassy,
Mount Nugent
17 March 1871

I have known Mr. William Knowles for ten years as my parishioner during which time I had ample opportunity of observing his character and conduct and am happy to certify that both are praiseworthy.

He has had the management of his Father's farm for some years and seems to have a considerable knowledge and taste for agricultural pursuits. I am informed he has produced some five Specimens of the Ordinary crops.

He is anxious to obtain the situation of Land Steward which I have no doubt will be suitable to his taste and capabilities.

He writes a legible hand and is a fair acct.

Robt Beaty  C. L. K.
Vicar of Ballymchugh

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.