Notes of a War Correspondent

RICHARD HARDING DAVIS

illustrated

CHARLES SCRIBNER’S SONS

NEW YORK::::::::::::::1911

Copyright, 1897, by HARPER & BROTHERS

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Copyright, 1898, 1900, 1910, by CHARLES SCRIBNER’S SONS

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Примечания

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From “A Year from a Reporter’s Note Book,” copyright, 1897, by Harper & Brothers.

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From “A Year from a Reporter’s Note Book,” copyright, 1897, Harper & Brothers.

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For this “distinguished gallantry in action,” James R. Church later received the medal of honor.

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Some of the names and initials on the trees are as follows: J. P. Allen; Lynch; Luke Steed; Happy Mack, Rough Riders; Russell; Ward; E. M. Lewis, C, 9th Cav.; Alex; E. K. T.; J. P. E.; W. N. D.; R. D. R.; I. W. S., 5th U. S.; J. M. B.; J. M. T., C, 9th.

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A price list during the siege:

SIEGE

of

LADYSMITH,

1899-1900.

I certify that the following are the correct and highest prices realised at my sales by Public Auction during the above Siege,

JOE DYSON,

Auctioneer.

Ladysmith,

February 21st, 1900.

-	?	s.	d.
14 lbs. Oatmeal	2	19	6
Condensed Milk, per tin	0	10	0
1 lb. Beef Fat	0	11	0