II.vi.3. Letters to Charles Robert Hamilton and other members of the Hamilton family, from George and Richard Brooke concerning the Boer War,
1900-1902.
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| Summary: | Richard R. M. Brooke's letters to the Charles Robert and Gerard 'Charlie' Hamilton relate to the Boer War, his involvement in the fighting (he was a Lieutenant in the 43rd Light Infantry), the taking of Boer prisoners, his thoughts on the prospects for the peace negotiations and the South African delegation attending the peace talks, his impressions of Johannesburg, and, in passing, to his shooting of wildlife while on British Army 'drives' across the country. George Brooke's (Lieutenant, Irish Guards) letter to Hamilton is written from a convalescent camp at Rondesbosch, South Africa and concerns his hopes of securing leave and news of hunting in Ireland. Also included are copy letters from George and Richard Brooke (possibly transcribed by Charles Hamilton) to their grandmother [Louisa Hamilton], written from Kroonstad and dated May 1900, concerning their participation in recent British Army campaigns in South Africa. Also attached is flyer for a concert, held in the Antient Concert Rooms, Dublin, in aid of the Imperial Yeomanry, Irish Contingent. |
| In collection: | Hamilton of Hamwood, 1785-1939. |
| Format: | Manuscript |
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1900-1902
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| Notes: | Charles Robert Hamilton, J.P. of counties Meath and Dublin, was the eldest son of Charles William Hamilton of Hamwood House, near Dunboyne, Co. Meath, and Letitia Charlotte (née Armstrong). He was married to Louisa Brooke of Dublin, with whom he had ten children, among them the artists Eva and Letitia Hamilton. He succeeded to the Hamwood estate in 1880 and followed his grand-father and father as agent to the dukes of Leinster. Physical description: 11 items more |
| Arrangement: | Sub-fonds |
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II.vi.3. Letters to Charles Robert Hamilton and other members of the Hamilton family, from George and Richard Brooke concerning the Boer War,
1900-1902.
| In Collection: | Hamilton of Hamwood, 1785-1939. |
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| Description: | Richard R. M. Brooke's letters to the Charles Robert and Gerard 'Charlie' Hamilton relate to the Boer War, his involvement in the fighting (he was a Lieutenant in the 43rd Light Infantry), the taking of Boer prisoners, his thoughts on the prospects for the peace negotiations and the South African delegation attending the peace talks, his impressions of Johannesburg, and, in passing, to his shooting of wildlife while on British Army 'drives' across the country. George Brooke's (Lieutenant, Irish Guards) letter to Hamilton is written from a convalescent camp at Rondesbosch, South Africa and concerns his hopes of securing leave and news of hunting in Ireland. Also included are copy letters from George and Richard Brooke (possibly transcribed by Charles Hamilton) to their grandmother [Louisa Hamilton], written from Kroonstad and dated May 1900, concerning their participation in recent British Army campaigns in South Africa. Also attached is flyer for a concert, held in the Antient Concert Rooms, Dublin, in aid of the Imperial Yeomanry, Irish Contingent. |
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1900-1902
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| Extent: | 11 items |
| Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 49,155/35
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| Rights: | Copyright owned by the National Library of Ireland. |