Manuscript letter book (WO Book 129), containing copies of 35 letters written by Chelmsford relating to the preparations for, and advance into Zululand, and the defence of Natal. The book was lost at Isandlwana, and later found on the battlefield. Correspondents include Frere, Strickland, Pearson, Bellairs, Wood, Rowlands and Durnford, 29 Dec 1878 to 21 Jan 1879.

From papers of General Lord Chelmsford, relating to his command of the Army at the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa 1877-1879, including the 9th Cape Frontier War (1877-1879) and the Zulu War (1879). Arranged by Maj Gen M W E Gossett, Lord Chelmsford's Principal Aide De Camp during the Zulu War (1879). Available on microfilm only.