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STOPFORD, Sir Frederick William (1854-1929). Army officer.
Autograph telegram to Fleetwood Wilson, 1 page 8vo (oblong), 19 December 1899, together with Wilson's telegram which prompted it. Written as Sir Redvers Buller's military secretary, Stopford sends assurance that Buller has taken no offense at the appontment of Roberts.
'... Enemy has strong entrenched positions, greater power of more longer range guns. ... Country should have trusted its best man as Army here does.'
Wilson's note is marked 'Secret - Personal' and Stopford's 'Private. Secret'.
[No: 23989]


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