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Northern Nigeria. Two sheets of sketches relating to the Lapai expedition, June 1898....

Catalogue reference: MPG 1/1226/1-2

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Reference
MPG 1/1226/1-2
Date
1899
Description

Northern Nigeria. Two sheets of sketches relating to the Lapai expedition, June 1898. (1) 3 figures on 1 sheet showing (i) a sling to be carried by 2 native bearers; (ii) how a cape should be worn; and (iii) the layout of a camp. (2) 3 plans on 1 sheet showing (i) the first march on right bank of the river (June 8-14); (ii) the engagement at Gulu (June 15th); and the engagement at Lapai (June 21). Published by the Intelligence Division, War Office.

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The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Physical condition
Lithographed
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9145439/

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Maps and plans extracted to flat storage from records of the Colonial Office

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Public Record Office: Maps and plans extracted to flat storage from various series...

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Northern Nigeria. Two sheets of sketches relating to the Lapai expedition, June 1898....

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