Inventory of the Stanley Archives

Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS , communicating to him the name of the steamer freighted for the Congo (Harkaway) , President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85 , A.I.A., Brussels , 25-10-1882

Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS , "the King [Leopold II] desires me to inform you that He will receive you tomorrow morning" , President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85 , C.É.H.C., Brussels , 30-10-1882

Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS , "the King [Leopold II] desires me to let you know that He will receive you tomorrow" , President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85 , A.I.A., Brussels , 05-11-1882

Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS , about the recognition by England of Portugal's claim to the mouth of the Congo and neighbouring territories, annexations by the French, recommending Stanley "to take possession of the best strategic positions not yet occupied", regarding the creation of , President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85 , C.É.H.C., Brussels , 06-12-1882

Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS , congratulating Stanley on behalf of King Leopold on his recovery, mentioning Driver's decision not to go to Africa, the accessory expenses of the Kwilu expedition, begging of him to demand a report of the use of the goods, provisions ad tools which have , President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85 , C.É.H.C., Brussels , 07-12-1882

Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS , about the French plans in the Congo, his belief that "France appears in Africa not as a conquering power, but as a commercial nation", on the mission entrusted to Harou to take possession of a second point on the coast, eventual negotiations with France , President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85 , C.É.H.C., Brussels , 06-01-1883

Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS , mentioning his having authorised the chiefs of three stations to open commercial intercourse , President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85 , C.É.H.C., Brussels , 08-01-1883

Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS , introducing Abbé Guyot to him , President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85 , C.É.H.C., Brussels , 04-02-1883

Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS , mentioning the friendly attitude of the French Government, about de Brazza's ambition still to be master of the Congo, the negotiations between the English and Portuguese, the fortifying of stations in order to resist Portuguese claims, on the importance , President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85 , C.É.H.C., Brussels , 05-02-1883

Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS , about the new French cabinet under Ferry, the publication in the Journal des Débats of a letter which charges Stanley with having proposed, at Banana, "a very anti-French and passionate toast against the French and their schemes in Africa", about the Ang , President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85 , C.É.H.C., Brussels , 06-03-1883

Note: Enclosed newspaper cutting about the debate in the House of Commons concerning the Anglo-Portuguese negotiations, The Times, 27-02-1883

Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS , informing him of the departure of Sundvallson, Theodor Westmark and other travellers for the Congo , President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85 , C.É.H.C., Brussels , 31-03-1883

Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS , on the delay of the S.S. Harkaway, the demand for goods by the stations, instructions to Gillis, Dr. Peschuel's "performances", Otto Lindner's leaving of Vivi Station, attribution of the gold medal of the Swedish Society of Anthropology to Stanley, sendi , President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85 , C.É.H.C., Brussels , 01-04-1883

Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS , on de Brazza's coming expedition, reiterating his wish for Stanley and those under his command to entertain the most friendly intercourse with the French agents, and to "help in a brotherly manner all those who pursue the same purpose" , President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85 , C.É.H.C., Brussels , 02-04-1883

Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS , on the opposition in England to an extension of the Portuguese possessions, de Brazza's coming expedition, the enlistment of coolies, Krooboys and Houssas, the necessity to construct a fort in all important stations and to make "some experiences with the , President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85 , A.I.H.C., Brussels , 02-04-1883

Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS , "I hear that an officer has just invented an apparatus remarkable in every respect" , President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85 , C.É.H.C., Brussels , 02-04-1883