Copy of letter that accompanied this diary.
Kartoum, 10 Nov., 1884.
Sir,
Since departure, 10 Sept., of Lt.-Colonel Stewart, C.M.G., I have kept a daily journal of all events at Kartoum, which contains also my private opinions upon certain facts, which perhaps it is just as well you should know confidentially. You can of course make extracts of all official matter, and will naturally leave my private opinions out in the case of publication. I have already sent five portions of this journal, and now send the sixth portion.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
C. G. GORDON.
The Chief of the Staff,
Soudan Expeditionary Force.