Concerning a letter in which Charles returns repeatedly to his longing to be serving with his regiment in France. He tells Gertrude of his 'grief' at being ordered by Sir Edward Grey to remain in Abyssinia, lamenting that his career as a soldier is 'finished'. He describes the difficulties the war has created in Abyssinia, particularly Iyasu V's (Lij Iyasu) refusal to give assurances of neutrality, and the inflammatory actions of the Austrian and German consuls. However, he notes his admiration for the boldness of the German advance through France.
Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Charles Doughty-Wylie to Gertrude Bell concerning his wish to serve with his regiment in France and his career as a soldier is 'finished'
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- Dates of Creation11 Sept 1914
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- Physical Description1 item, paper. 3 sheets. Envelope
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