Wolseley writes regarding the proposed expedition to Khartoum to relieve General Charles Gordon. He writes that they could send 700 men to Khartoum but a large force would still be required. He reports that they should publicly announce the dispatch of troops to Khartoum when preparations can be made immediately to back up the announcement. Sent from: London, date stamped, 15 May.
Copy of a memorandum from Garnet Wolseley, 1st Baron
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- Dates of Creation15 May 1884
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