A copy of the letter given to Sir George White from the people of Ladysmith:
To Lt.General Sir George S White VC;GCB;GSI;GCE,Commanding the Natal Field Force.
Sir,
We, the Mayor & members of the town council of the borough of Ladysmith Natal & as such representing the inhabitants of the said borough, beg to offer you our hearty congratulations & express gratitude for the very able manner in which you have organised the defence of this town during the prolonged siege of 120 days. We fully recognise the difficulties & dangers, which you have had to encounter in defending such an extended area, and that your efforts have been successful is shown by the signal manner in which the gallant troops under your command have resisted the repeated attacks of the Boer forces.
We trust that you may long be spared to continue your illustrious services to your Queen & in the welfare of your country.
Given under our common seal at Ladysmith Natal this 6th day of March 1900.
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