Wolseley writes to SCC regarding the proposed expedition to Khartoum to relieve General Charles Gordon. He writes to highlight the importance of selecting suitable commanding officers. In the postcript, he writes to recommend Sir Redvers Buller for the command. Date stamped, 7 Aug.
Letter from Garnet Wolseley, 1st Baron to Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington
This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Reference
- GB 2495 CS8/1489.A
- Former Reference
- GB 2495 CS2/340/1489A, CS8/340/1489A
- Dates of Creation
- 7 August 1884
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 2 sheets
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