NAM.1978-07-25-2

Francis Maxwell's Diary 1901. Covering service during the Boer War as ADC to Lord Kitchener. Diary notes show that the diary was written at Pretoria, Norvals point and Middlesburg. Mentioning parade inspections as well as the meeting between Botha and Kitchener. The Diary includes a telegram reporting of Queen Vicoria's death as well as Lord Kitcheners response. A telegram congratulating Edward VII on his accession to the throne is pasted.

Boer War (1899-1902)