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Refugee Camp, Bloemfontein, April 25, 1901.)
To the Military Governor of Bloemfontein.
Dear Sir,
—I have been here for the last five months. I wish to ask you if you will please allow me to
proceed to the Colony (Piquetberg) to live with my father.
My husband, J. M. Brink, is not a fighting man, but has been in the ambulance for the last 15
months. Whether he is alive or not I cannot tell.
I have three children—having lost the fourth in camp—and I have no means to provide for them.
If you could grant me a free pass I shall be very pleased ; if it be against the rules my father is willing
to pay my railway expenses. Both my parents and myself are British subjects, born in the Colony.
The camp life has effected my health very much lately, and I shall, therefore, be very grateful to
you if you will grant my request.
Hoping to receive a favourable reply,
I am, dear Sir, yours
BEATRIX BRINK.
Mrs. J. M. Brink, Refugee Camp, Bloemfontein.
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Refugee Camp, Bloemfontein, 26th April, 1901.
To the Deputy Administrator, Bloemfontein,
O.R.C.
Honourable Sir,
—I hope you’ll kindly excuse me taking the liberty of appealing to you. I hereby humbly beg you
to grant me and my two girls the request of proceeding to Worcester, Cape Colony, to my brother-inlaw, N. J. van Biljoen, who has offered to pay all my expenses down. I intend leaving for good.
My husband surrendered in July ; was sent to Ceylon, where he is now prisoner of war since
September ; in November I, with four children, were sent to camp, of which I lost two, they being too
delicate to stand the heat in these tents ; a third is now suffering from typhoid in the hospital for the
second time, and I simply dread losing her too, on account of winter drawing near. A change for my
two little ones would really be good to pick up their strength again.
Although the authorities here in Camp are very kind, and treat us well, still I and my two
children can’t enjoy the comfort here that I could with my people in Worcester. Trusting to receive a
favourable answer soon, by which you’ll oblige.—Your most humble servant,
S. VAN BILJOEN.
Add.—Mrs. F. L. Biljoen, Refugee Camp, Bloemfontein.
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Refugee Camp, Bloemfontein,
April 25, 1901.
The Deputy Administrator, Bloemfontein.
Dear Sir,
—Pardon my liberty in writing to you. I have a most humble request—namely, whether you
would allow myself and family to proceed to Newlands, Cape Colony. The family consist of two
girls and one boy of ten years old. I am at this camp close to five months, and am feeling the need of a
change greatly, and am dreading the coming winter months, as our health has not been good of late.
Friends of mine have offered to pay my expenses, if you should allow me to go.
Hoping to receive a favourable reply,
I have the honour, Sir
To be your obedient servant,
Mr. P. J. Botha. E. BOTHA.
[Note by Miss Hobhouse : Mrs. Botha’s help and influence have been invaluable in the camp,
and all would feel the loss if she left. Nevertheless, she is really unable to bear the physical and
mental strain much longer. The family have had dysentery, inflammation of kidneys, and fever attacks
in succession.]
The following are the notes of this case taken at the Bloemfontein Camp by Miss Hobhouse at
the time of her visit :
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— MRS. PHILIP BOTHA.
—Landdrost’s house, town of Phillipolis.
—One at school in Colony, five in camp (ages sixteen to eight), one in Ceylon.
—Husband on parole at Durban at his own expense.
—The camp since November 14
—Sent away by force because the town was cleared ; came with second convoy.
—Some slight means left, nothing coming in.
—Knows nothing of house.
—Goods wantonly destroyed, £60 worth silver stolen.
—Sisters in Cape Colony would receive them.
Since arrival two daughters had dysentery, she herself had inflammation of kidney after rain
(caught cold). Now child of eight down with fever and dysentery. Never had these illnesses before.
Wants bedding, child’s nightdress, boots and shoes, underclothes. Mrs.Botha is always cheerful and
helpful. She comes of an old Capetown family, and so hates the camp life. She wishes as each one
dies it was herself.
RATIONS.
When Miss Hobhouse first went up to the camp at Bloemfontein the system of half rations to
prisoners whose relations were still on commando was in force. It was abolished on February 27th in
consequence of a question asked in Parliament on February 26th.
The Rations now stand for O.R.C. Camps.
Meat, ½lb. (including fat and bone).
Floor, ¾lb.
Sugar, 2oz.
Coffee, 2oz.
Salt, ½oz.
Occasional tin of condensed milk.
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