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Kimberley (South Africa) -- History -- Siege, 1899-1900

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

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Account of the siege of Kimberley by James Robertson (photocopy)

Account of the siege of Kimberley, 1899-1900, by James Robertson. Photocopied manuscript.
Shelfmark: MSS.Afr.r.227
Extents: 43 ff.
Dates: 1899-1900
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Diary of Joseph Thimbleby

Transcript of Thimbleby's Kimberley siege diary, October 1899-February 1900, and photocopy of ration sheet for the week of 18th February.
Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 2235
Extents: 1 file
Dates: 1899-1900
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Letter from Colonel R.G. Kekewich

Autograph letter, 27th February 1900, to Sir Alfred Milner from Colonel R.G. Kekewich, commander of the garrison during the siege of Kimberley, lamenting and defending his position following criticism and noting Cecil Rhodes's opposition to him.
Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. r. 270
Extents: 4 ff.
Dates: 1900