Photocopy letter, May 1900 (c).
Sent by Rfm Edward Edinburgh, Section D Reserve 2nd Bn Rifle Brigade, Sign Post Ridge Camp, Ladysmith to his wife and children.
Rfm Edinburgh relates details of the Section’s movements since their arrival at Durban on 1 May, following in the footsteps of Gen Buller.
He also mentions troop locations and describes his impressions of the area and the effects of war on the countryside.
One of four photocopy letters, May-Nov 1900.
Written from South Africa by Rfm Edward Edinburgh of Section D Reserve Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort’s Own), to his wife and children.