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Military History – South Africa – Europe – England 19th Century
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—1 child in camp, I orphan, 1 Kaffir.
—Husband in Ceylon, taken July 30.
—Some months.
—Compelled to come. First Major W. took her to Ladybrand, where she remained 15
days. She was so ill there they sent her back. After a week at home 26 men came for her. She
was bad and had had poultices on all night. Got as far as Mrs. M.’s, the J.P., when she fainted.
Sick there for 12 days, was driven in her own trap to Bloemfontein, which took four days.
Very well off, so also the orphan, but everything gone, and only one tiny tin trunk with them.
Child had not a chemise, and, when wet, had to be put to bed for clothes to dry. Lieutenant D.,
of Black Watch (she believes), said it was all a mistake, but he has since been shot. Soldiers
smashed everything. Neighbours brought into town keynotes of her piano and harmonium
chopped up. Farm 1,000 morgens, house had seven large rooms. Another farm in Senekal. 600
bags of wheat burnt and endless other things. Always been well-to-do and had servants. Most
of all felt the loss of a pet horse given by her husband before her marriage. It could do tricks.
This horse drove her to Bloemfontein, and then she lost sight of it. Fancies some one has made
a back horse of it. One day it came out to the camp, and turned round at the sound of her voice.
The Sergeant-Major noticed, and said, “ That horse surely knows your voice.”
Nice young woman, asthmatical. If farm is confiscated, have nothing.
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— MR. AND MRS. A. H. H.
—Swartlapberg. Dist. Thaba ’Nchu.
—Three children in camp ; 3 sons in Ceylon ; in Ladysmith Camp.
—Husband now with her in camp, aged 63.
—In camp since Oct. 21.
—Compelled to come. Husband was on commando, and had to surrender with Prinsloo.
Understood they were to go home and live quietly. Went home. Soon after was sent or and
brought to Thaba ’Nchu, where he was thrown into gaol. Kept there a month. First 8 days no
food given, and must have starved if friends in the town had not helped. This was under Dist.
Comr. L. Then his brother came, who was better, not so hard. They were sorted and sifted by
him, and finally he, Mr. H., was sent here to Bloemfontein and his boy of 15 to Ceylon. Lived
on a Free State Government farm.
This was burnt.
Has nothing now. His wife very nice, also English, and sister of Mrs. C. G. H. Brothers married
sisters.
Mr. A. H. H. a very straightforward, pleasant man, with a merry twinkle. Thinks Prinsloo’s men
not come off very well, or so well as to induce others to surrender. Fighting would have been
pleasanter.
Says none can understand Prinsloo’s surrender except on score of bribery. Men did not wish it.
Plenty of ammunition and food, and good position. An awful blow to their fellow-burghers.
Mrs. H. recently turned out and brought to this camp, where the two met.
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— MR. AND MRS. C. G. H.
—Hex River. Dist., Ladybrand.
—Has 6 children ; 2 in camp, 4 left behind.
—Husband in camp.
—Came Jan. 18.
—Prisoners. Mrs. H. is English, of Grahamstown, and a quiet, superior woman. Married
a Boer. He was sickly, and so never on commando. When English took Ladybrand, about
April, he took oath of neutrality. Mrs. H. had a pass, and went freely about everywhere in and
out of town, and did other folk’s errands. Known to be thoroughly English in sentiment, and
had always hoped and thought English would win. Now she is English no longer. Her husband
had this permit also :
“ Leave is granted to Mr. C. G. H., of Hex River, dist. Ladybrand, to herd about 35 head of
cattle, being the property of his children, who are all at home, and one old male with foal six months
old, untrained, the latter on foal account to be kept in his possession.
” H. did not farm his own Land and was not well off, but they always got on and made two ends
meet. Now are absolutely penniless. One day a patrol came and said she had communicated with
Boers. Parents and children to come at once to Swartlaagte. Was told she would be allowed home
again, so took nothing, neither food nor blanket. Major B. said then “ No, must go on to Bloemfontein,
where she would hear all about it.” Long journey across country. Sent from pillar to post. Had to buy
food, lodging, etc., everywhere at their own charges In Bloemfontein came before Captain H.,
Provost-Marshal. Told him all. He said, on hearing story “ You may not be the H., but we shall take
all till the right H. is found. Everyone in Bloemfontein sent them to someone else. No use at all. Were
conveyed to the camp.
Everything at the farm taken. Live now in the quarter of a marquee, and wonder how they will
ever begin life again ; no longer young or strong. Husband about 60.
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— MRS. H. H.
—Lived in town Philippolis.
—One child.
—Husband with Judge Hertzog.
—Arrived in camp Dec. 13.
—Compelled. No reason given.
—A little money with her.
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—Not hurt when she left.
—Could, if allowed, go to Spion Kop, Philippolis.
No illness.
Has enough clothes.
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