Pte Charles Wilkinson letter

A 4.5 inch (11.43 cm) by 7 inch (17.78 cm) letter from Pte Charles Wilkinson, #273, 2nd Can,. Mt. Rifles dated May 7 1902 in Elandsfontein, South Africa to Capt. Charles Catto, E Co. 48th Highlanders. Wilkinson wrote from XX Hospital to his former company commander.

Classification
Documents, Personal
Era
1891 – 1913 Early years
Location of artifact
Case 11/12 South Africa – 1899 – 1902
Associated place
Elandsfontein, South Africa
Associated event
Reference to battle on Easter Monday under command of Lt. Bruce Carruthers. Described as a hot fight
Associated name(s)
Captain Charles J. Catto, OC E Company 48th Highlanders.

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