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Add MS 89463/1/8
- Record Id:
- 040-003955114
- Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:
- 032-003954173
- MDARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100131631239.0x000001
- LARK:
- SLARK:
- Format:
- ISAD(G)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 89463/1/8
- Title:
- Letters from de Coëtlogon following the army's defeat
- Scope & Content:
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Transcriptions of letters sent by Henry de Coëtlogon to his wife, Sophie, recording daily routine in Khartoum following the defeat of William Hicks and the force he commanded. De Coëtlogon became acting commander of the remaining forces until the arrival of General Charles George Gordon.
This folder includes the following numbered letters:
- Letter 43, covering 25 Nov-1 Dec 1883, concerning discussions with the Governor and other commanders (Pachas) in the city in response to the defeat of Hicks
- Letter 44, covering 2-8 Dec 1883, concerning plans to recall garrisons up the White Nile to Khartoum, and meetings with Father Leon from the Khartoum Catholic Mission
- Letter 45, covering 9-15 Dec 1883, concerning the arrival of 200 men from Dheum, the departure of Father Leon and his staff, and rumours of Hicks being betrayed by his guide
- Letter 46, covering 16-22 Dec 1883, concerning a potential uprising in Khartoum, and the inspection of the city's stores and fortifications
- Letter 47, covering 23-29 Dec 1883, concerning Christmas celebrations, the arrival of the Fashoda garrisons, and repairs to the city's fortifications
- Letter 48, covering 5 Jan 1884, concerning the arrival of further garrisons from Kowa and Tradi-Sukey, and arranging supplies and accommodation for them
- Letter 49, covering 6-12 Jan 1884, revealing secret orders to prepare to abandon Khartoum and retreat to Berber
- Letter 50, covering 13-19 Jan 1884, concerning orders to send out a force against the rebels, and orders to recall garrisons from Sucaar
- Letter 51, covering 20-26 Jan 1884, concerning news of the dispatch of General Gordon, a break in the telegraph cable, and inspections of troops and fortification works
- Letter 52 A, covering 27 Jan-2 Feb 1884, concerning communications from General Gordon, and orders to remove some trees and houses close to the city wall
- Letter 52 B, covering 3-9 Feb 1884, concerning news that Sala Bey was being besieged, and plans to repair the telegraph line
- Letter 53, covering 10-16 Feb 1884, concerning reinforcements for Sala Bey, the published views of Samuel Baker, and communications from General Gordon including the appointment of de Coëtlogon as acting Governor General of Sudan
- Letter 54, covering 18 Feb 1884, concerning the arrival of General Gordon
- Transcription of a letter from General Gordon to de Coëtlogon, dated 20 Feb 1884, detailing his orders to relieve Henry of his post and allow him to return to Cairo
- Transcription of a telegram from General Gordon to Nubai Pacha and the British Minister in Cairo giving leave for de Coëtlogon to return to Cairo and suggesting a gratification of six months salary and the offer of an appointment in Cairo
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Hierarchy Record Ids:
- 032-003954173
036-003954185
037-003954622
040-003955114 - 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 89463/1/8 : Letters from de Coëtlogon following the army's defeat - Hierarchy:
- 032-003954173[0001]/036-003954185[0003]/037-003954622[0006]/040-003955114
- 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:
- 1884
- Date Range:
- Nov 1883-Feb 1884
- Era:
- CE
- Access:
-
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- Material Type:
- Archives and Manuscripts
- Legal Status:
- Not Public Record(s)