Memorandum by Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington

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SCC writes a memorandum for circulation to the Cabinet regarding Sudan. He writes that Sir Garnet Wolseley, 1st Baron Wolseley recommends not to send a small force of marines to Suakin. General Charles Gordon recommends to send troops to Suakin to defend if needed. SCC writes that he needs approval of the Cabinet if Gordon wishes to take offensive positions beyond the ports of the Red Sea. Sent from: London, date stamped, 7 Feb.

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