Notes of a War Correspondent

by Richard Harding Davis

[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.