papers, papers
Accession Number
NAM.1981-11-28-1
Description
Photocopies of a collection of messages and despatches from various Boer leaders to Gen Lord Methuen, 14 Dec 1899-15 Oct 1901. Collected by Col Sir Herbert Eversley Belfield, Methuen's Assistant Adjuant General. Many of the communications are in Afrikans and translation to some are included. There are also copies of some of Methuen's replies. Boer leaders corresponding include Cronje, De Wet, Botha and De La Raye. Associated with the Boer War (1899-1902).
Campaigns
Boer War (1899-1902)
Associated collection
