letter, letter
Accession Number

NAM.2006-11-1-43

Description

Letter from Lt Henry Clifford of the Rifle Brigade to his father dated Fort Beaufort 6 Dec 1852. Chief Macomo is apparently trying to get the Kaffirs to make another stand. The Hottentots are in a state of great destitution.’ 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.

Campaigns

8th Cape Frontier War (1850-1853)

Associated collection