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Today's request for help come again from BP's Staff Diary. It should be simple but I cannot see it.



In case of your getting shot leave a list of your recommendations of officers and men etc.

Witt thanks in advance
David

I think your transcription is correct. Perhaps a comma after shot would clarify.

Ah, yes. I was thinking it was a type of leave that Plumer may receive but I was on the wrong tack completely! Thank you Neville.

BP's diary is fascinating but every so often he stumps me.

No Boers were hurt, bodily, by the explosion of the dynamite trucks, but they were much hurt in their ______ at hearing what they thought was a dirty trick played on them.



A relief from this frustrating word would be very much appreciated

Footings?

The word 2 later could just be learning?

I think it could be "feelings"

Neville

"hurt in their feelings at having what they thought was a dirty trick played on them"