Letter from George Scott to Sir Henry Grattan Bellew, 7 February 1916 Letters 1916-1923 George Scott

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Letter from George Scott to Sir Henry Grattan Bellew (1860-1942) regarding the application of Robert Atwell for a commission in Sir Henry's Batallion, the 4th Connaught Rangers. George Scott did not have a high opinion of Atwell, writing that he was 'stupid' as after more than a year in the Lothians and Border Horse Yeomanry he still could not ride. He nevertheless recommended him for a commission.Sir Henry Christopher Grattan Bellew was the third baronet of Mount Bellew in County Galway. He held the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, 4th Battalion Connaught Rangers. His son, sir Charles Christopher (1887-1948) held the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, King's Royal Rifle Corps. He was decorated with the award of the Military Cross (M.C.) in 1918.

 National Library of Ireland Bellew of Mount Bellew Papers, Collection List No. 33, Ms. 27,290 https://letters1916.ie/item/1320 English George Scott 1916-02-07 2/1 Lothians & Border Horse Yeomanry, Amisfield House, Haddington Henry Grattan Bellew Male World War I (1914-1918)

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 2/1 Lothians & Border Horse Yeomanry, Amisfield House, Haddington. 7th February 1916 Dear Sir H.Grattan Bellew Re Atwell (Robert) He is a nice sort of man: I think him stupid. He has been in this regiment for more than a year, and even now cannot ride. He is a poor shot, and slow; He is otherwise all right. I have not promoted him ; nor am I thinking of doing so. I have no objection to recommending him for a Commission. Before joininghe can be gazetted he will have to go before our Brigadier, who may or may not sanction it. Yours very truly George Scott George Scott Letter from George Scott to Sir Henry Grattan Bellew, 7 February 1916Letter from George Scott to Sir Henry Grattan Bellew, 14 March 1916 2/1 Lothians & Border Horse Yeomanry, Amisfield House, Haddington Letter from George Scott to Sir Henry Grattan Bellew, 7 February 1916Letter from George Scott to Sir Henry Grattan Bellew, 14 March 1916