Wolseley writes to SCC regarding the proposed expedition to Khartoum to relieve General Charles Gordon. He writes that he would advise against a reconnaisance trip to Dongola as he does not trust the leader there and morale would be lost if it fails. He writes to suggest to wait until the are more troops to back up the men who would be doing the reconnaissance mission. Sent from: London, date stamped, 2 Aug.
Memorandum from Garnet Wolseley, 1st Baron to Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington
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- GB 2495 CS8/1488
- Former Reference
- GB 2495 CS2/340/1488, CS8/340/1488
- Dates of Creation
- 2 August 1884
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 1 sheet
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