“The Late Admiral Maxse” by Mortimer Menpes, R. I.

The Late Admiral Maxse

Mortimer Menpes

1901

Watercolor

Source: War Impressions, facing 18.

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Admiral Maxse helps Menpes get to the front

I wandered about Cape Town disgusted with the atmosphere of the place, dejected by the failure of my own plans, until I suddenly came across my dear friend, Admiral Maxse. He was my salvation. In a remarkably short time I found myself provided with proper licenses and passes, which stated that I was to be allowed to travel anywhere with Lord Roberts's column. I was first introduced to Major Bagot, censor at Cape Town, who sent a long telegram to Lord Stanley, press censor at the front with Lord Roberts, explaining my position, and stating that I was the chief representative of Black and White he himself had no power to allow me to proceed, because Lord Stanley had taken the book of passes away with him. Lord Stanley answered, "Menpes can go anywhere; I have his pass." This was delightful, and from that moment I found not the slightest difficulty or hindrance as far, at all events, as passes were concerned. [18]

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References

Menpes, Mortime. War Impressions Being A Record in Colour. London: Adam & Charles Black, 1901. Internet Archive version of a copy in the University of California Library. Web. 13 December 2014.

Last modified 14 December 2014