Letter From Earl Roberts to Lord Stanley Regarding “The Friend.”
Bloemfontein,
April 13th, 1900.
Dear Lord Stanley,—I understand that on Monday next, the 16th inst., The Friend will come under the new management, and it will, I hope, continue to thrive now that it has been established on a sound basis.
The Army owe a deep debt of gratitude to the gentlemen who so kindly came forward, and who have given their services gratuitously in the management of the paper.
That their labours are appreciated is evident from the eagerness with which the paper is purchased by officers and soldiers alike.
On behalf, therefore, of the troops, I would ask you to convey my best thanks to all who have contributed towards making the paper such a success, especially to the following gentlemen, Messrs. Landon, Ralph, Gwynne, and Buxton.
Believe me to be
Yours very truly,
ROBERTS.