Letter from Luzon Describes Camp Life and Malaria
Special correspondence from Angeles dated November seventeenth recounts rough arrival in Calulut, eating improvised meals, and sleeping in a shack during rain. The writer notes malaria as a major illness, outlines quinine treatment, and predicts the war’s end within months. Describes outpost signals, surrender attempts, and troop movements near the railroad. The diary ends with daily band rehearsals and a ceremonial salute to the flag in a tropical setting.
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Tarlack
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Wheaton
Smith
Columbus
Cungies Burt
Antagonists attack Roberts on polygamy and adultery charges
Washington dispatch outlines opponents claim Roberts cannot be seated due to conviction for adultery and polygamy related civil disabilities. The letter argues minority burden unlikely and cites Utah crimes, while noting Roberts’ age at law passage and urging exclusion on legal grounds.
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Roberts
Ctak
House
United States
Congress
Utah
Statehood
Salt Lake
Davis County
Robertis
Erin
Chie
W. H. King
Roger
Most Disastrous Defeat at Stormberg Handed to British Armies
The London report details General Gatacre’s assault on Stormberg faltering under entrenched Boers. Casualties include two killed, nine officers and 17 men wounded, with 536 missing, likely prisoners, prompting concern over Dutch loyalties and British cavalry scouting failures. Molteno dispatch notes forced marches and a stubborn Boer position, while official letters reveal misjudged ground and heavy losses across several regiments.
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London
Cecik
Gatacre
Stormberg
Cape Colony
Gatarre
Frenche Et Naawnaorr
Lord Methuen
Gatazore
Treacher
Arundel
Molteno
Eral Gatacre
Putter
Uoward Molteno
Garacre
War Office
Galacre
Youu
Sturmberg
Cudes
Royal Irish Rifles
Eager
Seaton
Bell
Kelly
Steph
Lonceon
Molena
Northumberlands
Trish
Engineers fasten temporary bridge near Modder River
Dec 11 dispatches from Ladysmith describe Boer positions close to Modder River and a two month rebuild timeline for the front bridge. Lord Methuen, wounded, remains unable to ride. Reports note heavy fighting near Pepworth Hill and continued Boer resistance as British forces retreat.
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Fron
Lord Methuen
Vrere
Natal
Ladysmith
Schalk- Burger
Louis Botha
Colenso
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