"Although some 30,000 Irishmen served in the British Army under Irish General Lord Frederick Roberts, who had been Commander of Chief of British Forces in Ireland prior to his transfer to South Africa, some historians argue that the sympathies of many of their compatriots lay with the Boers. Nationalist-controlled local authorities passed pro-Boer resolutions and there were proposals to confer civic honours on Boer leader, Paul Kruger." (Irish Ambassador Daniel Mulhall writtenArxivat 2005-03-15 a Wayback Machine. for History Ireland, 2004.)
A personal copy of Millicent Fawcett's report, together with extensive photographs and inserts is available for consulation at The Women's LibraryArxivat 2005-08-30 a Wayback Machine., Old Castle Street, London E1 7NT, archive reference 7MGF/E/1
A personal copy of Millicent Fawcett's report, together with extensive photographs and inserts is available for consulation at The Women's LibraryArxivat 2005-08-30 a Wayback Machine., Old Castle Street, London E1 7NT, archive reference 7MGF/E/1
"Although some 30,000 Irishmen served in the British Army under Irish General Lord Frederick Roberts, who had been Commander of Chief of British Forces in Ireland prior to his transfer to South Africa, some historians argue that the sympathies of many of their compatriots lay with the Boers. Nationalist-controlled local authorities passed pro-Boer resolutions and there were proposals to confer civic honours on Boer leader, Paul Kruger." (Irish Ambassador Daniel Mulhall writtenArxivat 2005-03-15 a Wayback Machine. for History Ireland, 2004.)
