Mohamed Achmet, active 1874-1887, known as `The Mahdi'

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referencedIn Vol. V. (ff. 115). 21 Oct.-4 Nov. The Appendix (ff. 83-115) contains letters to Gordon from Saleh Bey, Governor at Galabat, from the Greek Consul at Adowa in Abyssinia, from Slatin Bey and others, including (f. 99) one from the Mahdi, 22 Oct. 1884, ... British Library
referencedIn Vol. VI. (ff. 133). 5 Nov.-14 Dec. The concluding words are: " NOW MARK THIS. If Expeditionary Force (and I ask for no more than 200 men) does not come in ten days, the town may fall, and I have done my best for the honour of our country. Good-bye. C... British Library
creatorOf GORDON PAPERS (BELL COLLECTION). Vol. X B (ff. 99). 1. ff. 1-45b. Papers relating to proposals for the abolition of slavery in Egypt and the Sudan (ff. 1-3, 32-36) and Gen. Gordon's role in the financial crisis in Egypt (ff. 4-30, 37-45b); 1874-1880...., 1874-1885 British Library
creatorOf GORDON PAPERS (BELL COLLECTION). Vol. XVIII (ff. 165). Oct. 1885-1887. Followed (ff. 148-165b) by accounts paid by Sir Henry for Gen. Gordon, etc.; 1883-1885.includes:ff. 1, 20 Reverend Horace Waller, of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Soc: Lett..., 1883-1887 British Library
referencedIn Vol. I. (ff. 116). 10-23 Sept. The label on the wrapper is inscribed as follows: "Chief of Staff, Soudan Expeditionary Force. For Lt.-Colonel Stewart, C.M.G. (if with army), if not, for General Lord Wolseley, G.C.B., etc. Contains no secrets, as far ... British Library
referencedIn Vol. IV. (ff. 62). 12-20 Oct. The Appendix (ff. 34-62) contains letters to Gordon from Slatin Bey, and other papers, including (f. 52) a printed report of " The Insurrection of the False Prophet," compiled in the War Office and dated 23 Nov. 1883 (Jo... British Library
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