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Auction: 19022 - Historical Documents, Postal History and Autographs
Lot: 2203

Autographs
Sudan
Douglas Haig
1898 (18 February) ALS written from Wadi Halfa to Major Sandbach explaining that "I saw the Sirdar before he left for railhead and he told me the he wanted me to take over a Squadron now a Debbeh which hither to had been commanded by a native Officer". Signed "Douglas Haig". With original cover bearing Egypt 5m ovpt. "SOUDAN", cancelled by "HALFA" c.d.s. A fine example of a very early letter from Haig as a Cavalry Captain. Photo

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Estimate
£700 to £800