From Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington (later 8th Duke of Devonshire), Secretary-of-State for War, Walmer Castle, Deal, 9 Sep. 1880
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8782/I/25
Scope and Contents
Considers that Sir F[rederick] Roberts should not receive greater rewards for his 'brilliant success' [the march to Kandahar] than those accorded to his commanding officer; Lord Ripon proposes that Roberts be appointed commander of the Madras Army.
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- Creation: 9 Sep. 1880
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