The letter relates an "extraordinary story" recounted by Lord Rothschild concerning pro-Boer intrigues and the continuation of the war in South Africa. The letter mentions Labouchere, [Louis] Botha, [Koos] de la Rey and Kruger. It is further written that "Campbell Bannerman knows of this intrigue and is both afraid and angry at it". Sent from: Downing Street, London. Letter is marked "Private" and is written on Lord Privy Seal headed paper. The 2nd sheet was not sent see CS8/2876. Enclosure to CS8/2874.
An account of Nathaniel Mayer Rothschild, 1st Baron Rothschild's story
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- Dates of Creation[July 1901]
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