Key Information
Reference code
KIGGELL 1/2
Title
Letter from Major General Sir Douglas Haig to Kiggell, Apr 1909, on subjects including Haig's possible successor as Director of Staff Duties, and the threat of war
Date(s)
- 1909 Apr 27 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
3pp
Scope and content
Letter from Maj Gen Sir Douglas Haig, notably Kiggell's recommendation of Lt Col Colin (John) Mackenzie as a replacement for Haig in the post of Director of Staff Duties at the War Office; Haig's views on the likelihood of war within 3 years, and the need therefore to organise India's resources for Imperial needs. 3pp.