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Add MS 89463/1/6
- Record Id:
- 040-003954625
- Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:
- 032-003954173
- MDARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100131422536.0x000001
- LARK:
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- Format:
- ISAD(G)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 89463/1/6
- Title:
- Letters from de Coëtlogon regarding the monsoon season in Khartoum
- Scope & Content:
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Transcriptions of letters sent by Henry de Coëtlogon to his wife, Sophie, recording daily routine in Khartoum during the monsoon season.
This folder includes the following numbered letters:
- Letter 19, covering 27 May-1 Jun 1883, concerning accommodation in Governor's palace
- Letter 20, covering 3-8 Jun 1883, concerning inspecting troops and stores
- Letter 21, covering 9-15 Jun 1883, concerning ill health and establishing supply posts
- Letter 22, covering 17-23 Jun 1883, concerning patrols up river by William Hicks
- Letter 23, covering 23-30 Jun 1883, concerning reception of ambassadors from King Adum
- Letter 24, covering 1-5 Jul 1883, concerning difficulties of post and reliability of rumours
- Letter 25, covering 7-14 Jul 1883, concerning conditions within the city and accommodation
- Letter 26, covering 15-21 Jul 1883, concerning correspondence from the Mahdi and preparations for the campaign
- Letter 27, covering 22-28 Jul 1883, concerning difficult relationship between William Hicks and Sulieman Pacha
- Letter 28, covering 29 Jul-4 Aug 1883, concerning rumours of rebel movements, arrival of war correspondents Mr O'Donovan and Mr Frank Power, and the removal of Sulieman Pacha
- Letter 29, covering 5-11 Aug 1883, concerning plans to send out a small force and recommending de Coëtlogon for military honours
- Letter 30, covering 12-18 Aug 1883, concerning inspections of new troops, promotion of de Coëtlogon to a full Colonel, and decision for him to remain at Khartoum during expedition. This letter includes a copy of the orders from William Hicks for de Coëtlogon during the expedition.
- Letter 31, covering 19-23 Aug 1883, concerning the appointment of Hicks as Commander-in-Chief of the army in Sudan and preparations for the departure of the army
- Letter 32, covering 26 Aug-1 Sep 1883, concerning an inspection of a nearby camp and preparations for the expedition
- Letter 33, covering 2-7 Sep 1883, concerning a grand review of the infantry and cavalry, inspections of fortifications and stores, and bidding farewell to the army
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Hierarchy Record Ids:
- 032-003954173
036-003954185
037-003954622
040-003954625 - Is part of:
- Add MS 89463 : Papers of Henry de Coëtlogon
Add MS 89463/1 : Military Service of Henry de Coëtlogon
Add MS 89463/1/3-8 : Letters from de Coëtlogon to his wife during his service in Sudan
Add MS 89463/1/6 : Letters from de Coëtlogon regarding the monsoon season in Khartoum - Hierarchy:
- 032-003954173[0001]/036-003954185[0003]/037-003954622[0004]/040-003954625
- Container:
- View / search within Archive / Collection: Add MS 89463
- Record Type (Level):
- File
- Extent:
- 1 folder
- Digitised Content:
- Languages:
- English
- Scripts:
- Latin
- Start Date:
- 1883
- End Date:
- 1883
- Date Range:
- May 1883-Sep 1883
- Era:
- CE
- Access:
-
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- Legal Status:
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