1900 (Jan 21 - Dec 16) 32 Page diary kept by Trooper Crook of the North Somerset Imperial Yeomanry, with details of conditions in the field and various actions, looting stores at Bloemfontein, acting as one of a four man escort to Lord Roberts and his family, later war events briefly listed on a separate sheet. Also a cabinet Photo of Crook in uniform.
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1900 (Mar 3) - 1901 (Mar 10) Small but well filled diary kept by an officer, apparently in the Volunteer Battalion, Royal West Kent Regt., 85 pages with good content detailing engagements with the Boers, marching up country, etc.
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Col. H.E Belfield. 1900 (Jan 18) - 1902 (June 29) c.150 Page diary kept by Belfield from his arrival in South Africa until shortly after the war, detailing his initial service on General Tucker's staff, transfer in February 1900 to Lord Methuen's staff where he served as Asst. Adjutant General, and service as Inspector General of Imperial Yeomanry towards the end of the war. Also 140+ letters to his wife, mostly written whilst pursuing General De Wet and then General De la Rey in the veldt. An interesting diary and letter group which includes an eyewitness account of the action at Klipdrift during which Methuen was wounded and captured.