Item HAMILTON, ISM 5/5/4 - Text of speech by Hamilton on topics including the defence of the British Empire and army reforms, [1911]

Manuscript of Hamilton's speech to unspecified meeting of British Empire Forces, on the heroic work undertaken by Scottish and New Zealand troops following the battle of Rooiwal, Second Boer War, 11 Apr 1902, on the benefits to the defence of the Empire achieved by the Imperial General Staff, and by the reforms of army organisation carried out following the Second Boer War, and urging the Empire to contribute men to the BEF. 4pp