Superb pairing of an autograph memo and typed memo signed by Churchill as Secretary of State for War, both from June 1919. First is a typed memo, signed with his initials, "WSC," one page, 7.5 x 9.5, June 8, 1919, in full: "Who is responsible for issuing an order that officers are to attend Regimental Dinners in service uniform? What is the reason for the order?" Second is an autograph memo, signed "WSC," in the center of a larger document, 8 x 13.25, June 15, 1919, in part: "The order is I understand not being regularly obeyed…A Regimental Dinner is a private affair: & I sh'd have thought it undesirable to make the change to uniform. But if it is to be done there ought to be compliance." An additional typed memo by a quartermaster, dated June 11th, outlines a proposed response explaining the rule. In overall very good to fine condition, with light staining, toning, and rusty paperclip impressions.
