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CROMER
(Sir Evelyn Baring, 1841-1917, Administrator in Egypt and India, from 1901 1st Earl)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Thornton
thanking him for his letter and saying that he had a great respect and admiration for Sir Richard Meade and shall enjoy reading his biography. I am ordering a copy to be sent to me. You have every reason to be proud of your distinguished cousin... with an annotation by the recipient that it is Sir H. Kitchener, ending that he has the highest opinion of his ability..., 3 sides 8vo., Cairo, 30th May
Item Date: 1898
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Background
Baring served as the British controller-general in Egypt during 1879, part of the international control which oversaw Egyptian finances after the Egyptian bankruptcy of 1876. He later became the agent and consul-general in Egypt from 1883 to 1907 during the British occupation, prompted by the Urabi revolt. This position gave Baring de facto control over Egyptian finances and governance. At the time of this letter Kitchener was advancing towards the Dervish armies.
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