Identificatie
referentie code
HOUG/E/M/11/1
Titel
Letter from Arnold More Knight to Richard Monckton Milnes
Datum(s)
- 4 Mar. 1855 (Vervaardig)
Beschrijvingsniveau
Stuk
Omvang en medium
1 folded sheet and 1 sheet.
Context
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Geschiedenis van het archief
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Inhoud en structuur
Bereik en inhoud
Graham's Town, Cape of Good Hope. - The new Governor Sir George Grey mentioned that Milnes had offered to do Knight a favour; has been seeking home leave on urgent private business for 18 months; scarcity of officers now relieved but the current General Officer [James Jackson] is 'the most implacable old gentleman that ever held command'; he will only allow home those who sell out; refused Knight's claim though it was supported by Grey and others; would Milnes urge it with Lord Hardinge. Jackson's nephew has enjoyed long periods of leave; believes he may have influenced his uncle adversely owing to jealousy of Knight's Indian service.