diary, diary
Accession Number
NAM.1985-06-4-4
Description
Diary of Hubert Conway Rees, 4 Oct to 8 Dec 1901. On 6 Nov he left Colesberg for Craddock, arriving there the next day and living under canvas. Out of duty hours he engaged in playing polo, visiting the local civilian population, and organising a baboon hunt. From a collection of six diaries and 70 letters written by Hubert Conway Rees (11882-1948), 6 May 1901-14 Dec 1908; associated with the 3rd Bn East Surrey Regiment and 2nd Bn Welch Regiment, Boer War (1899-1902).
Campaigns
Boer War (1899-1902)
People
Associated collection
