The relief of Ladysmith : A new poem /
McGonagall, William.
[Edinburgh : s.n.,
1900?]
In two columns with a coat of arms above the title.
In verse.
'Composed, April 1900'.
At the top of the sheet in McGonagall's hand - 'Sir Wm. Topaz McGonagall. Poet'.
Printed beneath the title is an acknowledgement for receipt of poems from McGonagall, from Francis Knollys on behalf of the Prince of Wales. The letter is dated 14th December 1899.
First lines read: Ye sons of Great Britain come and join with me, / And sing in praise of the British Army, / And the Canadian Troops' great bravery; / Because by them and the British Ladysmith has been relieved, / Which will cause Cronje to feel aggrieved.
English poetry
South African War, 1899-1902