Letter, 1888 May 27, [Devon], to Edward D. Peters, Walpole, Mass.

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Letter, 1888 May 27, [Devon], to Edward D. Peters, Walpole, Mass.

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The best years of his life in Africa were wasted because of British policy abandoning the Sudan. He says Emin Pasha offers an example "of what may be effected by a realistic man who can gain the confidence of those under his command." With envelope.

1 item (4 p.), in folder ; 26 cm.

Boston Athenaeum

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