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Lettercard written by Hugh Hughes to his parents in London, 16 Jul 1900. Sent from 4 miles south east of Pretoria. They passed through a mining town on their march where they were able to buy cigarettes, lemonade and ginger ale. Hughs expresses the desire to come home now as he’s had enough active service. One of twenty four lettercards sent by Hugh Hughes, a voluntary medical orderly in the Imperial Yeomanry to his parents in London,1900 (c). Associated with the Boer War (1899-1902).

Boer War (1899-1902)