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Letter from Lt Henry Clifford of the Rifle Brigade to his brother dated Fort Beaufort 8 Feb 1852. If his father approves he will marry Francesca. “I have only been exposed to fire 7 times since I came out & then only in skirmishing & only twice with any prospect of being bowled over.’ Associated with the 8th Cape Frontier War (1850-1853). From a collection of letters to England from Captain Henry Clifford of the Rifle Brigade while serving in Cape Colony, 1848-1853.

8th Cape Frontier War (1850-1853)