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.
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.
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'.
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.
Scope & Content:
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'.