OTTAWA, August 22nd, 1917.

Dear Sir,

I am commanded by his Excellency the Governor General to say with what deep regret he has heard of the loss you and the Dominion have sustained by the death of your son, Lieutenant Grant Davidson Mowat, in the service of his Country. His Excellency deeply sympathizes with you in your sorrow.

I am,
Yours very truly,
[signature of “H.G. Henderson”]
Lieut. Colonel.
Governor General’s Secretary.

Alexander Mowat, Esq.,
368 Brock St.,
Peterborough, Ont.