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Word: khaki (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1900-1909
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...scrapping so far with Steyn and Oom Paul's legions, but thus far has been unhurt, I must try to attend my next class dinner (D. V.) and compare notes with my classmates who have fought the Spaniards and Filipinos. You ought to see me now in tattered, soiled khaki uniform, nearly as brown as a Negro and as tough as a hickory nut. But so far old Harvard, as represented by myself, has not missed a drill or march or fight the regiment has been in. Faithfully yours, ARTHUR J. B. MELLISH...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Letter from South Africa. | 5/11/1900 | See Source »

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