SCC writes to Northbrook regarding the latter's arrival in Egypt. He writes that he wishes for Northbrook to develop a policy for dealing with Egypt and stresses that the Cabinet should adopt this policy and any members who do not like it should leave. He writes to request that Northbrook should keep an open mind regarding the proposed expedition to Khartoum to relieve General Charles Gordon. Sent from: London, date stamped, 11 Sept.
Copy of a letter from Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington to Thomas Baring, 1st Earl Northbrook
This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Reference
- GB 2495 CS8/1518
- Former Reference
- GB 2495 CS2/340/1518, CS8/340/1518
- Dates of Creation
- 11 September 1884
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 2 sheets
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