Whereas, The Highland Society of London was instituted in the year 1778, and incorporated in the year 1816, to associate together in the British Metropolis, the Nobility, Landed Proprietors, and other Natives of the Highlands, together with their descendants and the Officers of Highland Corps and Gentlemen connected by family alliance, or who have rendered some sigald service to that part of
the kingdom.

"For the preservation of the Language, Martial Spirit, Dress, Music and Antiquities of
the ancient Caledonians.
For rescuing from oblivion the valuable remains of Celtic Literature
For the establishment and support of Gaelic Schools
For relieving distressed Highlanders at a distance from their native homes and
For promoting the improvements and general welfare of the northern parts of the Island"

And Whereas the said Society, to extend the benefits of their institution and to unite together in a central union their Countrymen, wherever situated, have resolved to issue Commissions for the establishment of Branches thereof in the British Colonies abroad, as well as in other places, abroad and at home where Highlanders are residents, and being extremely desirous that a Branch should be established in Miramichi, New Brunswick:  You are herby authorized and empowered in pursuance of this Resolution, to found a Branch of the Highland Society of London at Miramichi, New Brunswick, accordingly, with authority to make by-laws as may be necessary for the management thereof, in conformity to the principles and rules of the said Society.

Given at London under the Seal of the Society, this 13th day of June, 1842.

To His Excellency Sir William McBean G Colebrooke, K. H. Lieut. Governor; James Gilmore and Alexander Rankin Esquires.