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Fort Napier, Pietermaritzburg 4 years 2 months ago #68000

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For many British soldiers in South Africa during the Boer War, Maritzburg would have almost been like being back at home. Not so much today!
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How nice and I would assume the drawing is based upon events that were actually witnessed by it's artist.


djb wrote: In danger of being killed by kindness: Wounded soldiers in Fort Napier, Maritzburg

It is certain that the women of Natal have provided comforts and luxuries with a lavish hand and, according to Sir George White, played a very admirable part throughout all the trying times.



The Graphic 9 June 1900

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