Edmund Allenby, Autographed Letter Signed. Written on official stationery of the British offices in Cairo ("The Residency"). Cairo, [First World War period]. English.
In the letter Allenby thanks a British journalist for an article he sent him, writing that in his opinion, the timing is not right for publishing the article in the local press (in Cairo), since it is a time of crisis.
Edmund Allenby (1861-1936). British military officer, famous for his actions during the First World War and as the conqueror of Palestine and Jerusalem from the Ottoman Empire.
[1] leaf, written on both sides. 20 cm. Good condition. Some creases, perforations and minor tears. Horizontal folding line (with tears). Adhesive tape at lower left corner.