Diary of a Coldstreamer in Sudan (Pte Hinds), 1885
archive, archive
Accession Number

NAM.2019-08-5-26-1

Description

Manuscript diary of Pte Alfred Hinds, 1885, kept whilst serving on the Suakin Expedition (Sudan) with 2nd Bn, Coldstream Guards; covers Hinds' daily activities; the living conditions on the expedition; troop movements and includes a copy of General Graham's farewell orders. From the Coldstream Guards Archive. Associated with the Expedition to Suakin, 1st Sudan War (1883-1885), 1885.

Events

Suakin, Expedition to, 1885 (1st Sudan War 1883-1885)