Messages of sympathy

Among the messages of condolence sent to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth were:

From Brigadier Sir Bruce A Campbell of Arduaine, Lord Lieutenant of Argyll: ‘The people of Argyll humbly offer their deepest sympathy to Her Majesty.’

The Lord Lieutenant has received the following acknowledgement from Her Majesty the Queen: ‘Am sincerely grateful for your message. Please assure all those for whom you speak that I deeply value their kindness and sympathy. Elizabeth R.’

From the County of Argyll: ‘Argyll County Council respectfully tender their most profound sympathy to the Queen, Princess Elizabeth and other members of the Royal Family in the great loss which they and the nation have sustained by the passing of our beloved King.’ Signed, J G Mathieson, Convener.

The following telegram has been received from Buckingham Palace: ‘Chairman, Argyll County Council, Lochgilphead, Her Majesty has deeply appreciated your telegram of sympathy.’ Private Secretary.

From the Royal Burgh of Campbeltown: ‘On behalf of citizens of the Royal Burgh of Campbeltown, I humbly beg to convey to Your Majesty and the Royal Family our deepest sympathy in your sudden and tragic loss. We deeply deplore the passing of a life dedicated and sacrificed to the service and welfare of his country.’ Signed, R Wallace Greenlees, Provost.

On Thursday, the Provost received a telegram of acknowledgment from the Queen’s private secretary conveying thanks for Campbeltown’s expression of sympathy.

To Her Majesty, Queen Mary, Marlborough House, London: ‘On behalf of citizens of the Royal Burgh of Campbeltown, I humbly beg to convey deepest sympathy in your grievous loss.’ Signed, R Wallace Greenlees, Provost.

The Provost received the following telegram from the private secretary to the Dowager Queen Mary: ‘Queen Mary commands me to express her heartfelt thanks for your kind words of sympathy from the citizens of the Royal Burgh.’