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Relief of Mafeking Ends Uncertainty as Mahon Reaches Place
London dated May 21 reports Colonel B L Mahon has relieved Mafeking after a successful march from the Nile era. The news quiets lingering doubts as General Roberts notes transport and rest for British forces in the Free State and Natal. Boers attack a convoy near Lindley while Buller’s advance slows due to railroad destruction and Ladybrand is occupied.
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