Letter describing the Siege of Kimberley

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MS. 16107

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Typed, 26 page, transcript of a letter from Bessie Aitchison to her brother, Richard Maymon Hines, describing her experiences during the siege of Kimberley from 21 Oct 1899 to 22 Feb 1900. Page 20 of the transcript is missing.

Also cuttings of the publication of the letter in instalments in The Manchester Evening News, Mar 1900.

Dates

Creation: Oct 1899-Feb 1900

Extent

1 box

Language of Materials

English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. 16107, fol. 1].

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Shelfmark:

MS. 16107

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 16107

Additional Description

Abstract

Letter describing the siege of Kimberley.

Biographical / Historical

Bessie Aitchison, a school teacher from Manchester, lived in Kimberley, Cape Colony, during the siege by the Boers from 14 October 1899 to 15 February 1900. She kept her school open throughout the siege.