(Untitled), 10 Aug 1898

Item

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/25/31

Scope and Contents

Letter from WSC ("On the Nile between Korosko & Wadi Halfa" [Sudan]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] enclosing letters [not present] to be published anonymously in the Morning Post as "foundations and scaffolding" for his book ["The River War"] and asking her to show them to Lady [Mary] Jeune. He also describes his surroundings and plans; anticipates the fighting ahead; comments on his irritation with a "brainless imbecile" who is whistling; and discusses public meetings at which he would like to speak when he returns to England.

Dates

Creation: 10 Aug 1898

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