South Africa. Cape of Good Hope Expedition - General Sir David Baird. 1805 (July 25) Entire letter written and signed by General Sir David Baird in London (with reference to "The Post Bell now ringing"), posted to his brother Lieut-Colonel Baird in Cork and redirected to Cove, with London and Dublin backstamps and red "CORK". Also 1806 (Mar. 2) "Bells Weekly Messenger" containing a long report of the capture of Cape Town on January 12th received from the Commander of the British forces General Sir David Baird. A scarce letter from Baird sent shortly before his departure for South Africa; his brother Lt.-Col. Baird also sailed with the expedition and commanded the First Brigade in the Cape. Ex Robson Lowe collection.

Bambata Rebellion. 1906 (June 17) Stampless On Active Service cover to Mooi River, signed by Sgt E. Harding, Natal Carabineers, with "NKANDHLA / ZULULAND" c.d.s and an arrival backstamp, very minor tone marks, otherwise fine and scarce. Also three picture postcards of rebel Chief Nkoma, a condemned rebel, or Natal forces. (4). Photo on Page 98. (Image1)