I have spoken to
M: Anderson]
it's defensive forces in present week.
At
Better send copy
26.12
What answer should be sent,
the letter regarding C.P.Z
35933/99.
to Wan
prise
2 ask
marthing
26 at once
Paraphrase
Telegram Governor Sir H.A.Blake to Mr Chamberlain.
Sent 4.30 p.m. Received 11.15 a.m.
26th December, 1899.
618
that
I think, I could raise Volunteer Corps to 1000 men
during crisis if the Battalion of Welsh Fusiliers
stationed here is required for South Africa. Fusiliers
have 800 men fit for service.