Letter from Laura Riddell, in Hingoli, Deccan, India, to her children Laura and Henry [in England]

This material is held atHull University Archives, Hull History Centre

  • Reference
    • GB 50 U DRI/72
  • Dates of Creation
    • 3 Mar 1886
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item

Scope and Content

Henry’s arrival at Harrow School; studies; uncertainty over post of Principal Medical Officer to Suakin; loss of present appointment; withdrawal of Indian troops from Suakin and their replacement by Egyptian soldiers; riots in London; dislike of Gladstone and his radical followers; health matters; dancing lessons with Mrs Birch

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