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Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 5:50 pm

I have found mention of Stevenson's flight from Rorke's Drift in many works, but nothing about any sanctions taken against him. Was he taken to task for leaving?

Thanks,
John

Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 7:21 pm

John

Within a month of his flight his services were "dispensed with, being no longer required." The decision was published two days later. See LGO No 37(6) dated 19 Feb 1879 in Keith I. Smith, Local General Orders relating to the Anglo-Zulu War, 1879 (DP&G, 2005).

No other punishment appears to have come to light.

Peter

Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 12:59 am

Thanks Peter, most appreciated.

John

Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 9:22 pm

Hi John

I am working on a book about Charlie Harford, which I am compiling from his own journals at present, and have some more information about Captain Stevenson that will be in the book which I hope to have finished later this year

David

Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 1:46 am

Hi David,
I look forward to your book. Does it have a title yet?

John

Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 7:26 am

Hi John

The title I am not sure about at present. I have a large volume of information relating to not only Charlie Harford's military experiences but also his adventures with natural history. I have already visited the store of the Natural History Museum in London and on my next trip to South Africa I will be going to the Durban Museum to complete the picture of his lifetime experiences. I also have an interesting collection of drawings, photographs and pictures from his family albums.

When I have collated all of this then I will decide on the title - watch this space.

David

Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 11:25 am

David, it maybe the Rattray Museum by then.