Note 37 — HISTORICAL RECORD (continued 3)

A beautiful silver inkstand has been recently presented to Lieut.-Colonel Spence, by the Officers of the THIRTY-FIRST regiment. It is an elegant testimonial, and is tastefully embellished with military trophies, a soldier of the regiment being introduced on the two extremities, in the position to receive cavalry,—the whole surmounted by the British Lion. The following inscription is engraved on the testimonial:—

Presented to Lieutenant-Colonel Spence, C.B., By Lieutenant-Colonel Staunton and Officers of the THIRTY-FIRST Regiment, As a token of their esteem and attachment, On his leaving the Regiment, in which he had served for a period of forty-one years, With high distinction to himself and honor to his Country.