I recently came across this newspaper report and would welcome any sources that confirms Boer POWs were going to be transported to the West Indies
Many thanks, Tony
Darwen News 21 Jun 1902
The Volunteers who are expected home this week-end will not be accompanied by Captain Carus. Councillor Carus received a telegram a fortnight ago from his son to say that he was going on special service in the West Indies conveying Boer prisoners. He had evidently received his orders before the conclusion of peace. On Thursday, Councillor Carus received a second telegram stating that the West India appointment had been cancelled on account of peace, and that he was setting sail for home that day on the “Dunvegan Castle.” This means that another fortnight will elapse before Captain Edmund reaches home. The special service men are due to-day, under the command of Lieutenant Munn
Many thanks, Tony
Darwen News 21 Jun 1902
The Volunteers who are expected home this week-end will not be accompanied by Captain Carus. Councillor Carus received a telegram a fortnight ago from his son to say that he was going on special service in the West Indies conveying Boer prisoners. He had evidently received his orders before the conclusion of peace. On Thursday, Councillor Carus received a second telegram stating that the West India appointment had been cancelled on account of peace, and that he was setting sail for home that day on the “Dunvegan Castle.” This means that another fortnight will elapse before Captain Edmund reaches home. The special service men are due to-day, under the command of Lieutenant Munn