Note 217 — Chapter XXXVII · 1881—AFTER MAJUBA
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From Sir Evelyn Wood to the Secretary of State for the Colonies:—
“Newcastle, 13th March, 9.50 a.m.
“Kruger sending Reuter’s 22nd February message, with Mr. Gladstone’s statement that steps to avoid bloodshed will be taken, asks how far my instructions go. I have replied I am still awaiting your orders, and shall be at Prospect to-day.”