Letter from Colonel R.G. Kekewich
MSS. Afr. r. 270
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Letter from Colonel R.G. Kekewich
Shelfmark
MSS. Afr. r. 270
Summary
Autograph letter, 27th February 1900, to Sir Alfred Milner from Colonel R.G. Kekewich, commander of the garrison during the siege of Kimberley, lamenting and defending his position following criticism and noting Cecil Rhodes's opposition to him.
Associated place
Kimberley (South Africa) -- History -- Siege, 1899-1900
Date
1900
Language
English
Physical extent
4 ff.
Acquisition
The letter was purchased from Argyll Etkin Ltd. in June 2002.
Subject
20th century
South African War, 1899-1902 -- Personal narratives, British
