An item reported that the commanding officer of the Royal Dragoons lieutenant colonel Murdoch telegraphed to the German emperor that his regiment would depart coming Sunday from Tilbury Dock with the transport Manchester to South Africa. The emperor wished him and his men success. Problem was when the soldiers wanted to go on board she not ready was which was a disappointment for the large number of people who came to Tilbury to say farewell. The carpenters who had to fit out her were striking and the horse feed at Liverpool taken on board had be unloaded due to the worse quality.
Note
1. The Second Boer War found place between 11 October 1899 and 31 May 1902 and ended in a defeat of the Boers and regaining British sovereignty of the Orange Free State and South African Republic (Transvaal). In 1920 became the Union of South Africa part of the Commonwealth.
Note
1. The Second Boer War found place between 11 October 1899 and 31 May 1902 and ended in a defeat of the Boers and regaining British sovereignty of the Orange Free State and South African Republic (Transvaal). In 1920 became the Union of South Africa part of the Commonwealth.
