1883 February 22
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William Mackergo Taylor (1829–1895) to Henry Martyn Field (1822–1907). ALS, 4 p. on 2 leaves. Thanks and compliments HMF for On the Desert, with particular mention of the chapter on the Egyptian war. Discusses England’s involvement with Egypt, mentioning William Ewart Gladstone (1809–1898) and Benjamin Disraeli (1804–1881). Removed from: On the Desert (New York, 1883).