Item
Identifier:
2020_04_004_015
Date
1989;Date(s) of creation
Creator
McKnight, Bill
Extent
1 p. of textual records
Format
textual record
Description
Copy of a letter written to Bikar Singh Dhillon, the president of Khalsa Diwan Society Vancouver from Bill McKnight from the Minister of National Defense. In the letter, McKnight writes that despite feeling compassion, he had to deny the request for a 21 gun salute for the Komagata Maru commemoration event. He explains that salutes are reserved for certain events. He ends the letter by wishing Dhillon success in his endeavors. The letter is printed on yellow paper with the Ministry of National Defense letterhead, and is dated Jul 7, 1989. The letter is signed by Bill McKnight.
Location
Canada
Language
English
Notes
Title based on contents of record
Rights Statement
In copyright
Subject Headings - SACDA
Komagata Maru tragedy
Subject Headings - Library of Congress
Anniversaries [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85005357];Letters [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85076240]
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