Mainwaring, A. E., A Statement, original pamphlet, 8pp, with inserts, covering the ‘Elkington/Mainwaring’ affair, 24-28 August 1914, signed by the author, ‘A. E. Mainwaring, late Lt. Col. R. Dublin Fusiliers’ and also by (Captain) ‘C. A. Haggard’, late of the Queen’s and Middlesex Regiment, hardback covers, good condition, rare £120-150

The author of the pamphlet, Lieutenant-Colonel A. E. Mainwaring, was commanding officer of the 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers, which formed part of the 10th Infantry Brigade, 4th Division at Le Cateau. Lieutenant-Colonel J. F. Elkington, commanded the 1st Battalion The Royal Warwickshire Regiment.

One of the letter inserts written in ink reads, ‘Note: Lt. Col. J. F. Elkington, 1/R. Warwick Regt. & Lt. Col. A. E. Mainwaring, 2/R. Dublin Fusiliers were tried by courtmartial & cashiered - Lt. Col. Elkington later joined the French Foreign Legion, was wounded & decorated & re-installed in the British Army. As far as I know Lt. Col. Mainwaring did nothing’. (signed) ‘C.A.H.’