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.
Scope & Content:
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.
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...
Small folio bearing the note 'Accompany Lord Roberts' dispatch of 10th July'. Envelope listing, and previously containing, the contents of WOMAT/AFR/NAT/17; also bears War Office 'Material' stamp. Measures 23 x 36cm.
K.M.A. Chinwangtao 1925 Survey. Key Plan' Signed 'J[?]I Jenkins
Scope & Content:
Shows relief, hydrology, communications, settlements and principal buildings. Includes a key to land ownership and use, the differential shading of which has been lost in the copying process