To Lady Alice from Guassa Massa (?) River, 'about 560 miles from Coast', 27 Feb and 3 Mar [1893]
Item
MSS. Afr. s. 113, fols. 203-212
Held at the Weston Library
Discusses:
- the ascent into the mountains and much illness due to the cold
- arrival of R. Portal and Dr Moffat
- descent into Kavirondo and a friendly encounter with the Maasai
- blame attached to Berkeley for having neglected the interior of the territory, particularly roads and transport
- shooting of game for food, including rhinoceros
- day's rest at Mummia's (Mumias) in Kavirondo
- widespread discontent in Uganda, and doubts of the legality of some of Lugard's actions.
Dates
- Creation: 27 Feb and 3 Mar [1893]
Extent
10 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MSS. Afr. s. 113, fols. 203-212
Creator
- From the Collection: Portal | Gerald Herbert | 1858-1894 | Sir | Knight Diplomat (Person)
Repository Details
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