Gladstone writes to SCC regarding th expedition to Khartoum to relieve General Cahrles Gordon. He writes to inform SCC that Garnet Wolseley, 1st Baron only wants to proceed with a naval demonstration [at Suakim] rather than a military expedition as it would be quicker for a demonstration to take place. Sent from: Hawarden Castle, date stamped, 12 Jan.
Letter from William Ewart Gladstone to Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington
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- Reference
- GB 2495 CS8/1626
- Former Reference
- GB 2495 CS2/340/1626, CS8/340/1626
- Dates of Creation
- 12 January 1885
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 1 sheet
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