letter, letter
Accession Number
NAM.2005-01-21-17
Description
Manuscript letter from Capt O T Webber, Royal Engineers, written from Vereeniging to his family in Kellville during the Boer War, 23 Jun 1900. Capt Webber is taken prisoner in Pretoria and all his belongings including his mule are taken. Whilst there a fierce battle takes place before Webber and the others are released. From a collection of letters and other papers from Capt Oswald Webber, Royal Engineers, to his family from 1895 to 1901. Associated with the Boer War (1899-1902).
Campaigns
Boer War (1899-1902)
Associated collection
