January 13th, 1900:
Following letter from Under Secretary of State for War to LordStrathcona dated:-
War Office
13th. January 1900
"My Lord,
I am desired by the Secretary of State for War to inform you that the Secretary of State for the Colonies has acquainted him with the offer made by your Lordship to provide and send to South Africa at your own expense two squadrons of mounted men and officers drawn principally from the North West of Canada.
Lord Lansdowne begs to convey to you the best thanks of H. M. Government for this most generous offer, which he is glad to be able to accept, and I am accordingly in communication with the Adjutant General of the Forces as to details, and with the Military Secretary as regards officers.
I am, my Lord,
Your Lordship's obedient servant,
(Signed) A. H. Knox
