[Written on envelope:]Private
Buckingham has been crossed-out, letter has been re-addressed to Caucona, Quebec.

[Letterhead:]
Militia and Defence, Canada
Minister's Office
Ottawa

Dear Sir,

In the absence of Major-General, The Honourable Sir Sam Hughes, I have to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 17^th instant, with reference to your appointment as Chaplain of the 13^th Brigade, C.F.A.

In reply, I beg to inform you that it will be necessary to have an application recommending you from the Officer Commanding this Brigade before this appointment could be considered.

Yours faithfully,

[?] Daly

Major,

For Private Secretary