SCC writes to Gladstone regarding the proposed expedition to Khartoum to relieve General Charles Gordon. He writes to request further involvement from the Cabinet on the matter as to share the responsibility as plans are moving forward but Cabinet's approval is required for certain actions such as moving men to assist with the railway. Sent from: London, date stamped, 1 July.
Copy of a letter from Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington to William Ewart Gladstone
This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Reference
- GB 2495 CS8/1470
- Former Reference
- GB 2495 CS2/340/1470, CS8/340/1470
- Dates of Creation
- 1 July 1884
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 2 sheets
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