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A transcript on the back of the frame states that this telegram refers to Roberts' march on Bloemfontein.
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A War Office Telegram to Field Marshal Wolseley
A Post Office Telegram form, stamped GLYNDE MR.7.00, inscribed in manuscript '(from) War Office London (to) Wolseley Glynde ... Roberts advanced upon enemy this morning, turned their position ... little fighting, enemy in full retreat ... Wolseley', in a glazed frame
A Post Office Telegram form, stamped GLYNDE MR.7.00, inscribed in manuscript '(from) War Office London (to) Wolseley Glynde ... Roberts advanced upon enemy this morning, turned their position ... little fighting, enemy in full retreat ... Wolseley', in a glazed frame