For the larger his kit, the
less benefit he will have of it. It will all be taken from him. And
accordingly my final advice is to go forth empty-handed, naked and
unashamed, and borrow from your friends. I have never tried that
method of collecting an outfit, but I have seen never it fail, and of
all travellers the man who borrows is the wisest.
Footnotes:
{1} From "A Year from a Reporter's Note Book," copyright, 1897, by
Harper & Brothers.
{2} From "A Year from a Reporter's Note Book, copyright, 1897,
Harper & Brothers."
{3} For this "distinguished gallantry in action," James R. Church
later received the medal of honor.
{4} 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.
{5} 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.
