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Accession Number

NAM.1970-04-1-8

Description

One of two manuscript letters, Elandsfontein 18 Jan 1902 and Pretoria 14 Jun 1902. From S/Sgt F R Hay Imperial Yeomanry to Mr Gray. Contents include comments on a serious attack on Firman’s Camp, description of a visit to Ladysmith and of a thanksgiving parade service attended by Kitchener. Medals, including Victoria Crosses were presented at the parade. Includes a sketch of the camp at Elandsfontein. The author announces he has taken his discharge. From a collection of various papers relating mainly to the Gray family, 1798-1902.

Campaigns

Boer War (1899-1902)

People

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