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Rob D wrote: Can anyone tell me the fore-name of Capt M H Grant?

Captain Maurice Harold Grant.

I believe he helped Major General Sir Frederick Maurice with the Official History of the War in South Africa
1899 to 1902 compiled by the direction of His Majesty's Government.

Background

GRANT, Maurice Harold was born in November 1872.

Education

Harrow; Sandhurst.

Career

Entered army, 1892; Captain, 1900. Served with Devon Regiment through relief of Ladysmith and on column work afterwards (medal and 7 clasps). D. Assistant-Adjutant-General Intelligence, in South Africa, 1900-1902.

Selected to assist in writing official History of Boer War. Toured South Africa for this purpose with the late Colonel G. F. Henderson, Companion of the Bath. Writer of much of first three volumes, and sole author of fourth volume.

Present at engagements at Mooi River, Colenso, Spion Kop, Vaal Krantz, capture of Cingolo and Monte Cristo, Pieter’s Hill, Alleman’s Nek, and many minor affairs. Attached to War Office, 1903-1906, and Committee of Imperial Defence, 1907-1909.

Hello Rob
I managed to track down a copy of Words by an Eyewitness by Linesman.
1st edition 5th impression 1901. I was pleased with the price of £10 pounds.
When it arrived I checked out the condition of the book and my heart skipped a beat when I saw the signature in the front paper. J B Chamberlain 9/9/89 and a pencil signature of Lt Col Grant. Alas, having checked out Joe's official signature and realising the date was 1989 and that someone had added the correct name under the pseudonym of Linesman, reality kicked in and my excitement waned a little. However, many thanks for the recommendation, I am enjoying the read.

Best regards

Dave.......







Joe's correct signature.