- ZA HPRA A1919-5
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- 7 November 1899
Expresses sympathy for death of Lieut. Brabant.
Expresses sympathy for death of Lieut. Brabant.
Col. Hanbury-Williams to Crewe
Information regarding Brabant's death sought in Natal.
The information will be imparted to Crewe.
Informs Hanbury-Williams that he has communicated sad news to Col. Brabant.
C.P. Crewe to Imperial Military Secretary (J. Hanbury-Williams) Cape Town
Refers to battle of Talana Hill, Northern Natal. Fears that the British defeat will have bad effect on Dutch population. Urges the coming of loyal men on the border and offers his services to the British authorities.
Report about recruitment of Cape Afrikaners to Boer Forces in October-November 1899, apparently from region of British Bechuanaland.
Col. Hanbury-Williams to Crewe
Reports arrival of the transports and of Sir Redvers Buller.
Asks Station Master of Toise River to break news to Col. Brabant of death of his son.
Inventory of Auctioneers Messrs du Toit and de Waal (Graaff-Reinet and Middelburg)
Number of cartridges and guns auctioned.
Col. Hanbury Williams to Crewe
Discusses means of punishing rebels and working out damage assessment.
An account of measures taken to obtain evidence against rebels of Barkly East who joined the Boer Forces. Mr Levey of Dordrecht in possession of a list of rebel's names.