letter (photocopy), letter
Accession Number

NAM.2002-02-1354-4

Description

Photocopy letter, 11 Nov 1900 (c). Sent by Rfm Edward Edinburgh, Section D Reserve, 2nd Bn Rifle Brigade, Lydenburg, Transvaal to his wife and children. Rfm Edinburgh comments on the harsh treatment of the Boer women and children and gives details of what seems to be the attack on Schoeman’s Laager, 24 Oct, as well as talking about family, financial and health issues. One of four photocopy letters, May-Nov 1900. Written from South Africa by Rfm Edward Edinburgh of Section D Reserve Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort’s Own), to his wife and children.

Campaigns

Boer War (1899-1902)

Associated collection