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Accession Number

NAM.2004-11-106-16

Description

Lettercard written by Hugh Hughes to his parents in London, 23 Aug 1900. Sent from 30 miles north east of Pretoria. He says that Methuen, Hamilton, Kitchener, Mahon and Baden-Powell are all currently trying to catch Gen de Wet. Hughes is fed up of marching and wishes to come home. 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).

Campaigns

Boer War (1899-1902)

Associated collection