Notes on road from Frere to Ladysmith, via Springfield Bridge and Potgeiter's Drift. Compiled in Field Intelligence Department.' Written by 'A.N. Campbell, 2nd Lieutenant R.A. Intelligence Officer. Frere, 11-12-99.
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Intelligence notes providing topographical and logistical information on alternative 40-mile routes between Frere and Ladysmith. The notes are based on Reconnaissance Reports by Major W.S. Burrell and Captain H. de la Poer Gough.
To Junction of Tugelas. (S[igne]d) J.M. Walter, Maj. 2nd Devon Regt. traced A.N.C[ampbell]. Frere Camp 4.12.99.
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Covers a 12-mile route north-westwards from Frere to the confluence of the Tugela and Little Tugela rivers. Portrays hydrology, relief by form lines and generalised heights, railways, fences, settlements and the expedition route.
'Series of Free-hand Sketches of Country Between Tugela Ferry, on Greytown - Helpmakaar road & Ladysmith.' Created by 'Cap. W.C.C. Erskine. 1900'. - War Office ledger
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12 paired half-sketches forming 6 panoramic views. Topographic features are annotated. Includes envelope (13 x 25cm).
'View North and East from Jonono Plateau from a Sketch by Lt Headlam York & Lancaster Regt'. Signed by 'T H B Forster D[eputy].A[ssistant].A[djutant].G[eneral]. 7.5.1900'.
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Trace of a panoramic field sketch. Topographic features are annotated.
Covering letter from Lt Col A.E. Sandbach, Assistant Adjutant-General for Intelligence, Natal to the Director of Military Intelligence, War Office regarding the forwarding of the materials at WOMAT/AFR/NAT/15/1 and WOMAT/AFR/NAT/15/2. The letter bears the references 'F/3409', 'Cr. 4/96' and 'Se...
'Charlestown Lang's Nek & Pougwana. Compiled from sketches by Major T.H.B. Forster D[eputy].A[ssistant].A[djutant].G[eneral].' Signed by Major Forster, August 1900.
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Covers an area within approximately 8 miles to the north, east and south of Charlestown in north-western Natal. Portrays hydrology, relief by spot heights and form lines, vegetation, railways, roads and tracks, telegraph lines and place names. The map bears the reference '30'.
Panorama, sketch, accompanying note and envelope relating to the battle at Botha's Pass, north-western Natal during the Second Anglo-Boer War on 8th June 1900. The material accompanied a despatch by Lord Roberts dated 10 July 1900.
Panorama, from point 4600 One Inch Map, near "Direction Post", looking West, towards Botha's Pass. Positions of Troops on 8th. June, 1900: in taking Botha's Pass.
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Panorama looking west towards Botha's Pass and depicting the land to approximately 4 miles north and south. Portrays outline of topography, place names and positions of military units. The verso bears the number '079'.
Sketch of Botha's Pass and the area to approximately 1½ miles north and south . Portrays topography, roads and buildings, and includes annotations of landscape features and military positions. The verso bears the number '079'.