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Correspondance between Maude Abbott and the Canadian Prime Minister, R.B. Bennett, 1936-1938, letter from March 12th, 1938

Typed letter from former prime minister R. B. Bennet to Maude Abbott, dated March 12, 1938, black ink on sepia paper. The letterhead displays the Arms of Canada, under which is written “House of Commons – Canada – Leader of the Opposition”. Bennet announces that he is withdrawing from politics and informs her that it was a pleasure for him to have met and talked with her. He wishes her a speedy recovery and sends her his best wishes. The letter is signed “R. B. Bennett” in the bottom right corner.

Maude Abbott corresponded with Richard Bedford Bennett, leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada, about the unveiling of the memorial tablet. Bennet, the 11th prime minister of Canada (August 7, 1930 to October 23, 1935), was to attend the ceremony but was prevented from doing so at the last minute. Maude relates the emotion that moved those present at the ceremony in a letter addressed to Bennett on October 13, 1936.