[Insert: Printed blank congratulatory card, with annotation in WDS's handwriting: Specimen of illuminated card presented to rank and file in recognition of any particularly brave deed for which no reward was granted or which was not considered up to the standard of a Military Medal or Distinguished Conduct Medal] [Manuscript letter [annotated in WDS's handwriting: Received when I was Commander in Portsmouth. I presented the colours in France in February 1919]: 86 Marryat Rd Wimbledon London SW19 January 16th 1919 Dear General The Battalions of the 61st Infantry Brigade are anxious that you should present them their new colours. If you could spare a couple of days to go to France for this I am sure you [Final page partially scanned, transcript continues: will receive a hearty reception from your old Division. It is proposed to hold a Brigade parade and present all the colours at the same time. The Division would be delighted to put you up. I have asked General Carey to write to you. The 61st Brigade would much appreciate your going over. Yours sincerely [James] Cochrane [Insert: Press cutting showing photograph of the Prince of Wales arriving for an inspection of the Royal Scots Fusiliers]