Correspondence with A.B. Wylde

  • Reference
    • GB 133 GDN/A/W88
  • Dates of Creation
    • 10-19 Mar 1896
  • Physical Description
    • 3 pieces; 4 sheets

Scope and Content

Letters from Augustus Blandy Wylde, diplomat and trader, relating to discussion of the situation in Abyssinia, with reference to the [first Italo-Ethiopian war], and an offer by Wylde to travel to Abyssinia to act as a correspondent for the Manchester Guardian, [which is accepted], with discussion of arrangements for the trip and the provision of telegrams, and a memorandum on expenses. Also included is discussion of the provision of letters of introduction for Scott by Wylde for consultations on the position to be adopted by the paper on the [the Anglo-Egyptian invasion of Sudan].