[JAMESON RAID [BOER WAR]] Copy of the Star newspaper.

4 pages, folio. On pink paper. In poor condition: much frayed at creases, with some loss of text, and the first leaf is on the way to separating into two pieces. Interesting piece of contempoary populism. Strapline beneath name of newspaper reads 'POOR JAMESON! THE LAUREATE SINGS FOR HIM NOW!' This refers to a piece on page 3 a piece headed ' "JAMESON'S RAID." | The "Star" Laureate's Paraphrase of Mr. Alfred Austin's Poem, "Jameson's Ride," in To-day's "Times." ' The paper contains several other items relating to Jameson, e.g. 'THE RAID. | MR. HOFMEYR DEMANDS A SERCHING INQUIRY. | A PLAIN HINT THAT MR. RHODES MUST GO!', 'A HITCH. | KRUGER SAID TO BE HOLDING OUT FOR STIFF TERMS.', 'THE FIGHT. | DESCRIPTION BY ONE OF JAMESON'S OFFICERS. | PATHETIC INCIDENTS ON THE BATTLEFIELD.', 'JAMESON DISMISSED', 'WIDESPREAD PLOT', 'PATRIOTISM IN SONG'. Item on front page relating to 'Miss Grace Latham' boxed in in ink manuscript.