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To Major T.H.B. Forster, D.A.A.G.
S.O. for P.O.W.
Sir!
As many of us may now leave for other parts, we, as representing all the
Prisoners of War, at present confined in
Tin Town
Ladysmith,
cannot
allow this occasion to pass without expressing our sincere thanks for
the interest you have at all times taken in our welfare.
We prize the kindness, trust and forbearance you have displayed in your
dealings with us and the good feeling you have engendered between the
Military and the Prisoners of War : an example which if emulated by
other Military Officers, will greatly........peace and goodwill
throughout South Africa.
We also wish to express our thanks for the encouragement you have given
to Industry and Recreation in our Camp and in particular of the valuable
aid you gave us in the promotion of our Exhibition.
It is our earnest wish and prayer that you may be spared to continue
your labours amongst us after the establishment of peace and feeling
sure that your sound judgement and undoubted ability will be of benefit
to both South Africa and Her Majesty's Government.
Yours obediently,
April 1901
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To Major T.E. Lee, R.G.A
Sir!
We the undersigned Committee of the Tin Town Tentoonstellingers
representing all the Prisoners of War detained here, desire to avail
ourselves of the opportunity to convey to you our sincere and heartfelt
thanks for the many acts of sympathy and encouragement extended to us
during our residence in this Camp and especially for the valuable
assistance rendered to us in connection with our recent Exhibition.
We assure you we greatly appreciate the kindness, urbanity and courtesy
always received at your hands which have been the means of considerably
alleviating our lot as Prisoners of War and of which, when we leave for
other parts, we shall carry away with us very pleasant recollections.
We wish you every success and happiness in life and trust you may be
spared to work in our midst as a ............ ............
Yours obediently,
April 1901
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