letter, letter
Accession Number
NAM.1977-07-22-3
Description
One of four manuscript letters by Maj S Boulderson, 17th (Duke of Cambridge’s Own) Lancers, to his sisters during May 1879. The letters cover the beginning of his service in the Zulu War, before he had seen any action. They contain details of his daily life, and many complaints about soldering in South Africa. He later fought at Ulundi and was mentioned in despatches after the battle. Associated with the Zulu War (1879).
Campaigns
Zulu War (1879)
Associated collection
