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Document ReferenceGa 2 E 1290
TitleLetter from Violet Skeffington-Smyth, Grand Hotel, Khartoum [Sudan], to her father George E.M. Monckton-Arundell, 7th Viscount Galway; 25 Feb. 1908 [year from postmark]
Date25 February 1908
Extent2 ff (plus envelope)
LevelItem/file
Content DescriptionInforms him that they arrived safely in Khartoum yesterday. Describes their journey via Wadi Halfa. Discusses their activities including a visit to the battlefield. The Duke of Connaught left last night with the Sirdar [Commander of the Army] for Port Soudan [Sudan]. Brief family news.

Ga 2 E 1290/2 is an envelope addressed to The Viscount Galway, Serlby Hall. Postmarked 6 Mar. 1908.
Termtravel, Africa

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CodePersonNameDates of existence
NA6770Arthur W.P.A. (1850-1942); Duke of Connaught and Strathearn; son of Queen Victoria1850-1942
Places
CodeSet
PL114/Sudan
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