I had the pleasure to receive the following letter from the Secretary of State, Sir J. Pauncefote:—
Foreign Office, 29th April, 1884.
“Sir,
“I am directed by Earl Granville to acknowledge the receipt of your telegram and letter of the 22nd instant, urging that assistance may be given to General Gordon at Kartoum.
“I am, Sir,
“Your most obedient humble servant,
(Signed) “J. Pauncefote.”
Roth did not get much change out of his Lordship!!
(C. G. Gordon.)