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Ponsonby, Sir (John, 1866-1952, Knight, Major-General)

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Diary of Sir John Ponsonby, 1900 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 113/35
Scope and Contents An undated copy of Ponsonby's diary covering his departure from England on 8 January 1898, his journey from the East African coast to Uganda and military operations. Ponsonby stopped writing at the end of 1899 after he became ill. There is a page summarising the events of 1899 when he served under Col. Evatt in operations against Mwanga and Kabarega before returning to England later in the year. The diary is illustrated with numerous sketches. The collection includes photocopies of...
Dates: 1900 - 1950
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).