CHIL/2/130
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Stuk
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27 Jan. 1906
Part of Papers of Erskine Childers
War Course College, Devonport. - 'The Admiralty is anxious to get some information about the Frisian coast - the scene of your "Riddle of the Sands" - & it is not thought expedient to send anyone to get it just now. It is thought you could furnish what is wanted & I am to ask if you would be willing to go with me next Saturday to luncheon at the house of Capt. Ottley Director of Naval Intelligence & there meet my chief Capt. Slade, Director of the War Course...'