SCC writes regarding regarding the proposed expedition to Khartoum to relieve General Charles Gordon. He writes that General Frederick Stephenson needs reinforcements at once. He reports that a decision needs to be reached on the matter regarding Gordon; either they hold on to the Upper Nile and abandon the relief of Gordon, begin a relief expedition either by Suakin and Berber or via the Nile. Sent from: London, date stamped, 16 July.
Memorandum from Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington
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- Reference
- GB 2495 CS8/1476
- Former Reference
- GB 2495 CS2/340/1476, CS8/340/1476
- Dates of Creation
- 16 July 1884
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 1 sheet
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