letter, letter
Accession Number

NAM.2008-02-21-1

Description

Letter by Saddler Frederick Beesley, Rhodesian Field Force Artillery to his brother, dated 18 Aug 1900. In the letter he describes the march to Bulawayo and Mafeking of the Force, its make up of New Zealand and Australians and encounters with two British Uitlander immigrants known to him. One of seven manuscript letters written by Bdr Saddler Frederick Beesley, No 8 Rhodesian Field Force Artillery during service in the Boer War, 18 Aug 1900 and 8 Mar 1902. Associated with the Boer War (1899-1902).

Campaigns

Boer War (1899-1902)