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Auction: 25011 - The David Spivack Collection of Queen Victoria Overprinted for use in the Bechuanalands
Lot: 377

(x) Bechuanaland
Military Telegraphs
Telegrams
1885 (16 July) a two page Military Telegraph from McHattie in Mafeking to Col. Methuen in Setlagoli which reads, "Sir on my arrival here as a prisoner & was at once released as there had never been any charge made against me. I then moved you for copies of telegrams on which you arrested & forwarded me on herewith you evidently refuse to supply me with I therefore now give you notice in writing that I hold you personally responsible for three thousand pounds damages and will take such steps as I think necessary to recover the same before your leaving country"; both are cancelled Field Telegraph "S H" in purple. A rare and important telegram from this incident

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Estimate
£500 to £800