letter, letter
Accession Number

NAM.1968-07-386-24-3

Description

Collection of notes on Isandlwana, headed "Lord Strathnairn's speeches and motions", and dated 20 May 1879. With letter to Chelmsford from Col Owen Bruce, 16 Jul (1879?), explaining Strathnairn's references to him in the Lords' debate; and two cuttings from Lords' order papers. From drafts of speeches and articles by Chelmsford. From papers of General Lord Chelmsford, relating to his command of the Army at the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa 1877-1879, including the 9th Cape Frontier War (1877-1879) and the Zulu War (1879). Arranged by Maj Gen M W E Gossett, Lord Chelmsford's Principal Aide De Camp during the Zulu War (1879). Available on microfilm only.

Campaigns

Zulu War (1879)

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