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182 archives found for 'Strauch, Maximilien'

  • 42.

    LETTER BOOK containing sponge paper copies of letters by HMS, largely in Stanley's handwriting (July 1879 - January 1881), quarter green morocco, c. 410 pp., some torn out, 4to

    Copy-letters from HMS to Col. Strauch (34), Edward Marston (4), Augustus Sparhawk (4), Edward King (1), Elder, Dempster & Co. (1), Andries de Bloeme (3), Hanken? (1), Gen. Sanford (1), W. H. Hathorne (2), J. W. Watson (1), Smith, Payne & Smiths (4), Robert S. Newton (1), Dr. Hermann Knoblauch (1), John Kirkbright (2), Blandy Bros. (1), Jane Deanes (1), Anton Greshoff (1), Louis Valcke (1) and S. Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington (1)

  • 43.

    LETTER BOOK "Letters July 1879 to May 1880", secretarial transcripts of letters by HMS, corrected and revised in Stanley's handwriting, with list of possible titles and note by HMS in case of "these letters [should] ever be published" (July 1879 - May 1880), 187 pp., continued in 44, 45, 46 and 47, also an index of this volume in 47, folio

    Copy-letters from HMS to Col. Strauch (20), Edward King (1), Elder, Dempster & Co. (1), Andries de Bloeme (3), Edward Marston (4), Hanken? (1), Gen. Sanford (1), Augustus Sparhawk (2), W. H. Hathorne (1), J. W. Watson (1), Robert S. Newton (1), Dr. Hermann Knoblauch (1) and Smith, Payne & Smiths (1)

  • 44.

    LETTER BOOK "Letters May 1880 to September 1881", secretarial transcripts of letters by HMS, corrected and revised in Stanley's handwriting (May 1880 - September 1881), c. 232 pp., also an index of this volume in 47, folio

    Copy-letters from HMS to Col. Strauch (22), John Kirkbright (2), Blandy Bros. (1), Smith, Payne & Smiths (3), Jane Deanes (1), Anton Greshoff (1), Augustus Sparhawk (4), Louis Valcke (1), Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington (2), Lieut. Braconnier (2), Lieut. Harou (2) and Otto Lindner (1); also "Price List & Cost per piece [at Banana and at Manyanga]"

  • 45.

    LETTER BOOK ( ), labelled "Letters September 1881 to February 1883", secretarial transcripts of letters by HMS, corrected and revised in Stanley's handwriting (September 1881 - February 1883), 232 pp., also index of this volume in 47, folio

    Copy-letters from HMS to Col. Strauch (25), Augustus Sparhawk (4), Lieut. Harou (9), Lieut. Braconnier (3), A. B. Swinburne (2), Eugène Janssen (2), Otto Lindner (3), Oscar Roger (2), Lieut. Orban (1), Callewaert (1) and Leopold II (1)

  • 46.

    LETTER BOOK, unlabelled, secretarial transcripts of letters by HMS to Leopold II (4) and Colonel Strauch (22), including a "Memorandum of what the Arabs seek to purchase from us for Ivory", corrected and revised in Stanley's handwriting (March 1883 - February 1884), 184 pp., also index of this volume in 47, folio

  • 47.

    LETTER BOOK "Letters March 1884 to June 1884 - Index", secretarial transcripts of letters by HMS to Leopold II (4) and Colonel Strauch (22), corrected and revised in Stanley's handwriting (March 1884 - June 1884), c. 141 pp., with 42 page index referring to this and preceding letter books, folio

  • 48.

    LETTER BOOK containing typed transcripts of letters between HMS and officials of the Comité or members of the expedition, plus some other documents, revised in ink by HMS, with autograph title page: "My Congo Letters which gives a true History of the Congo Enterprise up to 1884" (November 1877 - September 1881), c. 340 pp., roughly fastened, 4to

    Copy-letters from Comte Paul de Borchgrave to Edwin Arnold (1); Baron Solvyns (1) and Baron Greindl (12) to HMS; HMS to Col. Strauch (36), Edward King (1), Gen. Sanford (1), W. H. Hathorne (1), Robert S. Newton (1), Dr. Hermann Knoblauch (1), Andries de Bloeme (1), John Kirkbright (2), Augustus Sparhawk (3), Louis Valcke (1), Lieut. Braconnier (2), Lieut. Harou (2) and Otto Lindner (1); also an "Explanation" (7 pp. introduction draft in Stanley's autograph) and documents regarding Stanley's contract with the C.É.H.C.

  • 49.

    LETTER BOOK containing typed transcripts of letters by HMS addressed to officials of the Comité or members of the expedition, revised in ink by HMS (September 1881 - April 1882), 122 pp., roughly fastened, 4to

    Copy-letters from HMS to Col. Strauch (16), Augustus Sparhawk (4), Lieut. Harou (4), A. B. Swinburne (2), Lieut. Braconnier (1), Eugène Janssen (2), Oscar Roger (2), Otto Lindner (2), Lieut. Orban (1), Callewaert (1) and Leopold II (1)

  • 50.

    LETTER BOOK containing typed transcripts of letters by HMS to Leopold II (2) and Colonel Strauch (5), revised in ink by HMS (March - April 1883), 44 pp., roughly fastened, 4o

  • 51.

    LETTER BOOK containing typed transcripts of letters by HMS to Leopold II (1) and Colonel Strauch (12), revised in ink by HMS (April 1883 - January 1884), 96 pp., roughly fastened, 4o

  • 52.

    LETTER BOOK containing typed transcripts of letters by HMS to Leopold II (2) and Colonel Strauch (8), revised in ink by HMS (January - June 1884), 64 pp., roughly fastened, 4to

  • 53.

    LETTER BOOK, containing typed transcripts of letters from HMS to Governor Samuel Rowe (1) and Colonel Strauch (1), also fragments of other letters, revised in ink by HMS (July - August 1879), 33 pp., on loose sheets, 4to

  • 54.

    LETTER BOOK, containing secretarial transcripts of two letters from HMS to Colonel Strauch (6 February 1880), 19 pp., on loose sheets, 4to

  • 76.

    LETTER BOOK containing sponge paper copies of letters by HMS, dealing with both the founding of the Congo State and the EPRE (August 1884 - August 1888), c. 190 pp., 4to

    Copy-letters from HMS to Antoine Galezot (2), Smith, Payne & Smiths (3), Leopold II (1), Col. Sir Francis de Winton (4), Col. Strauch (2), Edward Virnard (1), "Re Railway Surveyors for Tropical Country" (1), Anton Greshoff (1), [illegible] (1), Count Paul de Borchgrave (4), James Francis Hutton (2), "Re Congo Steamers" (1), William Mackinnon (7), E. M. Mackenzie (1), Commander S.S. Serpa Pinto (1), J. de la Fontaine (1), A. Billington (1), John Rose Troup (2), C. E. Ingham (1), Charles Liebrechts (1), William G. Stairs (1) and the Chairman of the Emin Pasha Relief Committee (1); also despatches dated 09-03 and 31-05-1888

  • 6996.

    LETTER BOOK, with sponge-paper copies of letters by HMS, largely in Stanley's handwriting, June 1881 - May 1882, c. 400 pp.

    Copy-letters from HMS to Col. Strauch (24), Augustus Sparhawk (6), Smith, Payne & Smiths (3), Sampson Low & Co. (1), Lieut. Braconnier (6), Lieut. Harou (16), Otto Lindner (8), A. B. Swinburne (2), Eugène Janssen (2), Oscar Roger (2), Lieut. Orban (2), Callewaert (1), Louis Valcke (2), Hanssens (1), Leopold II (1) and Nilis (1); also "Price List & Cost per piece [at Banana and at Manyanga]"

  • 4767.

    "Additional instruction for Mr. Stanley", signed by Colonel Strauch, A.I.A., s.d.

  • 4769.

    Agreement [with copy] between the C.É.H.C. and HMS, "for his taking charge of the Expedition to Western Africa", signed by HMS, Colonel Strauch and Antoine Galezot, 09-12-1878

  • 4770.

    Rough copy of an agreement between Colonel Strauch and Mr. [not filled in; ten names mentioned on page 3] "to follow up the Congo and to explore Central Africa", Brussels, Seraing, [November 1879]

  • 4775.

    "Mr. Stanley's commission", signed by Colonel Strauch, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 30-10-1882

  • 4776.

    Designation of HMS at the command of the Expédition du C.É.H.C., signed by Colonel Strauch, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 01-11-1882

  • 4777.

    "Confidential instructions for Mr. Stanley" (with four drafts of treaties, in English and in French), signed by Colonel Strauch, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 01-11-1882

  • 710.

    Letter from Comte Paul de Borchgrave to HMS, about the question of the Congo mouth, applications for the post of private secretary to Strauch, on Colonel Williams's offer to recruit negroes at New Orleans, Ostend, 02-09-1884

  • 711.

    Letter from Comte Paul de Borchgrave to HMS, on the project of rescuing Lupton Bey, the enlistment of Herbert Ward in the Congo service, Strauch's new private secretary, Ostend, 08-09-1884

  • 836.

    Letter from Baron Greindl to HMS, on the meeting of the subscribers to the company, informing him about the new president of the company Strauch, President A.I.A. 1876-8, Brussels, 25-11-1878

  • 837.

    Telegrams from Colonel Strauch ("for Greindl") to HMS, asking him to come to Brussels, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, [Brussels?], 5-6 December 1878 (2 pieces)

  • 838.

    Letter [with translation] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, urging him to devote the whole of his time and activity to the framing, studying and drawing up of the plans, estimates and suggestions agreeably to the Committee's request, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, Brussels, 09-12-1878

  • 839.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, inviting him to the next meeting of the administration council of the C.É.H.C., President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, Brussels, 13-12-1878

  • 840.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, informing him of having instructed Messrs. Rothschild & Sons to place the sum of £2000 at his disposal, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, Brussels, 29-01-1879

  • 841.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, inviting him for a diner at the Royal Palace, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, Brussels, 04-02-1879

  • 842.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, announcing the desire of the C.É.H.C. to start for the East Coast of Africa, on the principal object of his mission, begging him to guide and instruct Lieutenant Oswald Dutalis, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, Brussels, 05-02-1879

  • 843.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, inquiring whether Lieutenant Oswald Dutalis's constituency will stand a long residence in an African climate, asking him to make acquaintance with Captain Popelin at Zanzibar, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, Brussels, 02-04-1879

  • 844.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, regarding a "misunderstanding" between Wautier and Dutrieux, on King Leopold's purchase of elephants in India, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.A. Secrétariat Général, Brussels, 30-04-1879

  • 845.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, sending him invoices "of the various purchases made both in England and in Belgium" and other documents, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 01-06-1879

  • 846.

    Letter [copy] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, regarding the bankruptcy of the Afrikaansche Handelsvereeniging, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 01-06-1879

  • 847.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, begging him to leave the Albion and come to Brussels, modifications to the primitive plans "in consequence of the present situation of the Afrikaansche Handelsvereeniging", President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.A., Brussels, 08-06-1879

  • 848.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, mentioning King Leopold's satisfaction of him having recruited the people he wanted, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, Brussels, 31-07-1879

  • 849.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, confirming receipt of Stanley's draft map, regarding the accident to the Albion, the unlading of the Barga, position of the Afrikaansche Handelsvereeniging in relation to the C.É.H.C., purchase of articles in England, order of mules, furnishing of data f, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 12-09-1879

  • 850.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, regarding the search of a favourable site for the establishment of the first station, regretting van Schendel's incompetence, his opinion on the other engineers, the order of mules at Madeira, requesting to refuse the purchase of buildings from the Dutch, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 05-11-1879

  • 851.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, informing him that the C.É.H.C. expenses and liabilities have exceeded tha capital subscribed, giving assurance that "we continue to assign to our enterprise a humanitary and scientifical end", on the necessity to obtain from the native chiefs concession, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, Brussels, 30-11-1879

  • 852.

    Letter [duplicata] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, informing him of the shipment of supplies and articles of barter, remark on the sending of rum, order of boats, recommendation of Dr. Oliviera, mentioning de Brazza's attempt to reach Stanley Pool, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 17-12-1879
    Note: Enclosed letters (copies) from Norris & Gilbey, regarding the shipment of rums to the Congo, London, 13-12-1879; and from Hutton & Co., regarding arms, Liverpool, 12-12-1879

  • 853.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, informing him of the shipment of various articles, on fermenting flour, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 24-12-1879

  • 854.

    Letter [duplicata] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, confirming that the Committee only supplies wants caused by the expedition and no wine, spirits or tobacco, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 30-12-1879

  • 855.

    Letter [duplicata] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, on the death of the engineer Petit, the site of Vivi, asking him not to delay in his first station, informing of de Brazza's attempts to get on the Upper Congo before Stanley, about the necessity to open commercial relations with the natives, the enlistm, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, Brussels, 30-12-1879

  • 856.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, mentioning the improbability of the public still accepting the version of a humanitarian and scientific enterprise, on the necessity "to obtain from the native chiefs concessions as large as possible", President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 31-01-1880

  • 857.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, regarding orders of fire bars and articles of outfit, delay of the Albion, filling up of vacancies, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 26-02-1880
    Note: Enclosed letter (copy) from Thomas Aitkin to George Gibson & Co. (shipping agents), regarding the detention of the Albion, Leith, 13-02-1880

  • 858.

    Letter [in twofold] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, informing him of King Leopold's satisfaction about his work, on Portuguese claims on the country and the necessity to display utmost prudence in order to remain the owners of it, instructions to Gillis, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 01-04-1880

  • 859.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, mentioning King Leopold's wish to reach Stanley Pool as soon as possible, order of a small steam launch, contradicting Stanley's anxiety of his plans being known abroad, order of a telescope, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 30-04-1880

  • 860.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, on Stanley's efforts in the opening of a road towards Stanley Pool, the order of transport carriages and sending of two windlasses, on Stanley's dissatisfaction with the Belgians enlisted in the service of the Comité d'études, underlining the incompatibi, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 31-05-1880

  • 861.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, announcing the order of donkeys and other articles, replacement of personnel, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 30-06-1880

  • 862.

    Letter [in twofold] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, announcing the shipment of wagons and other articles, providing of an assortment of cloths and beads, obligation of reckoning with the taste of the natives for spirits, on the necessity to people the stations with labourers, new enlistment of Belgians fo, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 19-07-1880

  • 863.

    Letter [in twofold] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, regarding the difficulties to obtain articles which suit the taste of the natives, announcing the departure of a sailing ship from Antwerp for the Congo, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 31-07-1880

  • 864.

    Letter [in twofold] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, announcing the purchase of mules at Teneriffe, mentioning King Leopold's desire to establish a station at Manyanga and proceed with a light caravan towards Stanley Pool, about the purchase of elephants from India, the murder of Frederick Carter and Tom C, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 11-08-1880

  • 865.

    Letter [in twofold] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, on the shipment of the Gaboon and the sending of bobbins, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 12-08-1880

  • 866.

    Letter [in twofold; one incomplete] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, mentioning an order of mules at Teneriffe, Major Vanden Bogaert's mission, Otto Lindner being in search of Chinese workmen, the reconstruction by the Dutch of their African commercial Society, and the anxiety on their behalf about the Committee's commerc, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 31-08-1880

  • 867.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, on the sending of coal, regarding alleged criticism by Gillis, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 01-09-1880

  • 868.

    Letter [in twofold] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, forwarding of articles, news from de Brazza, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 30-09-1880
    Note: Enclosed extract (in twofold) of a letter from Dr. Ballay, with news from de Brazza

  • 869.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, explaining the Committee's commercial views, unsatisfactory reports from Gillis, eventual purchase of a piece of ground at Banana, offer of personnel from Major Serpa Pinto, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 13-10-1880

  • 870.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, announcing the shipment of coals and other articles, mentioning possible assistance of the Daumas house with the Committee's enterprise, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 31-10-1880

  • 871.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, on the possible recruitment of Liberians, regarding means to insure the security of the stations, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 04-11-1880

  • 872.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, on an article in the Journal of Loanda that accuses Stanley of slavery, begging that the agents should treat the negroes with kindness and patience, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 31-12-1880
    Note: With transcription of the article in the Journal of Loanda, 23-05-1880

  • 873.

    Letter [in twofold] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, concerning the losses suffered by Europeans of the Comité d'études, the interest of Lady Burdett-Coutts in the expedition, the enlistment of natives at Zanzibar, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 31-12-1880

  • 874.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, C.É.H.C., with news from de Brazza and the other French travellers of the Committee, begging to receive them in the kindest way, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, Brussels, 03-01-1881
    Note: Enclosed letter from the Society of Geography of Paris to Leopold II, Paris, 06-12-1881

  • 875.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, about the enlistment of Zanzibaris by Otto Lindner, the arrival of Schran (mechanic), and Stanley's meeting with de Brazza, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 20-01-1881

  • 876.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, about de Brazza having conquered at Stanley Pool the position "which we reckoned on occupying the first", stressing the need to make a supreme effort in order to repair the effects of this "first defeat", giving instructions to reach Stanley Pool and set, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, [31-01-1881]

  • 877.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, about the reinforcement of Stanley's personnel with Lieutenant Orban, Lieutenant Eugène Janssen and Marit, mentioning King Leopold's recommendation to conclude "in the most pressing manner" treaties of friendship with the native chiefs, and the need to m, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 16-02-1881

  • 878.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, informing him of the engagement of Callewaert, upon the necessity to augment the number of travellers to occupy Karema and Nyangwe, mentioning de Brazza's statement about the abundance of ivory in the country over which he has travelled, recommending Sta, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 28-02-1881

  • 879.

    Letter [duplicata] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, entreating him to hasten his journey to Stanley Pool, restating the instructions in his letter of 31 January, on the possibility to explore the affluents of the Congo and the regions hitherto unknown which they flow through "and make your name more illus, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 23-03-1881

  • 880.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, begging him to remind the chiefs of the stations of Manyanga and Stanley Pool not to make use of coercion in order to enlist natives, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 23-03-1881

  • 881.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, mentioning a report by Samuel White's engineer that it would be more advantageous to renew at once the engine of the Royal, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 31-03-1881

  • 882.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, on the opening of commercial relations with the native chiefs of Vivi, the means of transporting to the mouth of the Congo, the constructions to be built at Vivi, the maintenance of Vivi, the necessity to preserve the Belgique as long as possible, recomm, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 30-04-1881

  • 883.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, about de Brazza's "double mission", begging of him to receive cordially the foreign travellers, giving instructions in case of opposition to his establishment on the banks of the Stanley Pool, stressing that they never had "so many motives" to make haste, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 31-05-1881

  • 884.

    Letter [duplicata] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, underlining that "Africa is more than ever the object of the competition of all industrial and commercial countries", sending him a copy of instructions from the Committee reminding the French agents of the pacific and hospitable character of the station, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 13-06-1881

  • 885.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, expressing his satisfaction with Stanley's rapidly advance in the direction of Manyanga, enclosing copy of a letter from Jules Ferry defining the extent of the official mandate of de Brazza, about the destination of the French station at Nshasha, Otto Li, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 07-07-1881

  • 886.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, mentioning the mishaps which befell Otto Lindner during his journey from Vivi towards Isanghila, "the chiefs of our expeditions have the right to require that the men under their orders fulfil the obligations which are imposed upon them", President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 30-07-1881

  • 887.

    Letter [duplicate] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, about Stanley's illness, informing him of notices that very capable foreign travellers are preparing to leave for the Congo, and that "if we don't make haste, the great efforts and the great sacrifices which we have hitherto been put to will be lost", in, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 08-08-1881

  • 888.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, informing him of the launching of the steamer Association internationale africaine, the probable engagement of mechanic Louis Amelot, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 31-08-1881

  • 889.

    Two letters from Colonel Strauch to HMS, about mechanic Louis Amelot and the transport of the steamer A.I.A. to Stanley Pool, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 05-09-1881

  • 890.

    Letter [copy] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, congratulating him on the restoration of his health, informing him of the enlistment of a hundred Zanzibaris, on the death of Captain Émile Popelin, Oscar Roger's mission, the necessity to give natives an opportunity of trading and his request to Otto Li, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 30-09-1881

  • 891.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, informing him of the success of Oscar Roger's mission to enlist 130 Zanzibaris, "I recommend this traveller to you", President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 14-10-1881

  • 892.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, on the "philanthropic and international character" of their enterprise ("neither the king nor his government think of territorial conquests"), the danger of the establishment of custom lines and the importance of concluding treaties of alliance with the, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 31-10-1881

  • 893.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, instructing him to maintain his position at Ntamo and to throw into the shade the prestige of de Brazza amongst the chiefs of Stanley Pool, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 31-10-1881
    Note: Enclosed newspaper cutting (fragment) about a new station established by de Brazza

  • 894.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, about the full signification of the nature of de Brazza's mission, instructing Stanley to protest against Sergeant Malamine and bring him over to the North bank of the Congo, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 31-10-1881

  • 895.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, about the necessity to undertake trade on the Stanley Pool, authorising Stanley to purchase all the ivory he can find, begging of him to impose a toll on the travellers and tradesmen who make use of the road he is constructing, obligation to strengthen t, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 25-11-1881

  • 896.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, "we have placed at your disposal every necessary means so as to allow you to push on your work with vigour", expressing his wish for Stanley to resume his reconnoitring of the Loango, on the impossibility to rely longer on Oscar Roger, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 30-11-1881

  • 897.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, about Louis Valcke's convalescence, the sending of Théodore Nilis and Nicolas Grang, inducing him to hasten as fast as possible towards the Upper Congo and not lose his little advance on de Brazza, restating the recommendation to conclude with the native, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 31-12-1881

  • 898.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, concerning Louis Valcke's alleged slowness, regretting that the agents "do not always succeed in satisfying you", begging him to encourage the young auxiliaries, recommending Otto Lindner as commander of Vivi Station, on the sending of Lieutenant van de, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 15-01-1882

  • 899.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, mentioning the services on the Congo to be rendered by Hector Gillis, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 15-01-1882

  • 900.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, informing him of the departure of a first lot of Zanzibaris for Stanley Pool, confirming Lindner in the employment of chief of Vivi Station, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 31-01-1882

  • 901.

    Letter [duplicata] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, expressing his satisfaction about the safe arrival of the expedition at Stanley Pool, also congratulating him on having obtained the friendship of chief Makoko, about the necessity of a transport service between Stanley Pool and Vivi Station and organisa, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 28-02-1882

  • 902.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, about concessions granted to the North Borneo Company, recommending him to conclude the same sort of treaties in the name of the Comité d'études, concerning the question of independence of the natives ("we are … giving them means for protecting their aut, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 27-03-1882

  • 903.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, enclosing a statement of goods to be sent to the Congo, including a bath for Ngaliema, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 29-03-1882

  • 904.

    Letter [duplicata] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, congratulating him on the treaty with three of the principal chiefs of Stanley Pool, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 29-04-1882

  • 905.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, expressing his hope that the natives "after the lesson they received" will no longer be disposed to endeavour to seize the goods at Manyanga, begging of Otto Lindner to remain at the head of Vivi Station, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 22-05-1882

  • 906.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, informing him of the sending of Alphonse Vangele as assistant, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 22-05-1882

  • 907.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, about Stanley's sickness, "it would be greatly advantageous to let your successor and the agents you left there think that you intend to return", concerning the settlement of missionaries, Stanley's orders to Louis Valcke, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 24-08-1882

  • 908.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, begging him to send as soon as possible a list of goods to embark on board the steamer for the Congo, on the engagement of Driver as assistant, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 10-10-1882

  • 909.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, begging him to trace a more detailed programme of his new expedition, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 11-10-1882

  • 910.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, about the buying of a quantity of impermeable cloth to envelop goods and provisions on Stanley's next expedition, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.A., Brussels, 12-10-1882

  • 911.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, inducing him on behalf King Leopold to apply to the Missionaries Society and Royal Geographical Society, in order to find young men for his next expedition, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 13-10-1882

  • 912.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, concerning preparations for the forthcoming expedition, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 13-10-1882

  • 913.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, regarding the search for candidates for the coming expedition, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 15-10-1882

  • 914.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, about the possible engagement of Colquhoun and Cameron, enclosing three lists of provisions, goods and articles, on the employment of the Royal, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 18-10-1882

  • 915.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, asking his opinion about Driver, "we are very sorry that you have not met a valuable man to assist you as second", President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.A., Brussels, 24-10-1882

  • 916.

    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

  • 917.

    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

  • 918.

    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

  • 919.

    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

  • 920.

    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

  • 921.

    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

  • 922.

    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

  • 923.

    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

  • 924.

    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

  • 925.

    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

  • 926.

    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

  • 927.

    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

  • 928.

    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

  • 929.

    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

  • 930.

    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

  • 931.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, about the Anglo-Portuguese treaty, conditions for the people of the Congo to obtain their independence, begging him to convoke a palabre to bring the native chiefs to conclude a convention and send one or two of them to Brussels with the power of conclud, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.H.C., Brussels, 30-04-1883

  • 932.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, concerning the difficulties of transport between Banana and Vivi, on the sending of provisions, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.H.C., Brussels, 30-04-1883

  • 933.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, on the accident to the Royal, the agreement with the Livingstone Inland Mission, the evacuation of Dr. Sims, underlining that the agents should grant the missionaries "every facility, help and protection", mentioning ten fresh travellers leaving Liverpoo, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.H.C., Brussels, 01-06-1883

  • 934.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, about the intentions of de Brazza, requesting to the chiefs of the stations to make every effort to obtain fresh concessions, also restating instructions to keep on friendly terms with foreign travellers, on the conditions for strangers to establish upon, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.H.C., Brussels, 02-07-1883

  • 935.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, regarding a prolongation of the contract of Swedish officer Anton Emmanuel Anderson, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.H.C., Brussels, 02-07-1883

  • 936.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, informing him of the sending of General Sir Frederick Goldsmid to Africa, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.H.C., Brussels, 23-07-1883

  • 937.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, mentioning Lieutenant Braconnier's return to Brussels, return of Zanzibaris recruited by Lindner in 1881 to their country, sending of three new travellers, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.H.C., Brussels, 20-08-1883

  • 938.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, mentioning the death of Eugène Janssen and Abbé Guyot, Vande Velde's return, the enlistment of 186 Houssas, on Stanley's voyage on the Upper Congo, last news of Hanssens, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.H.C., Brussels, 17-09-1883

  • 939.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, expressing his satisfaction at the success of his voyage on the Upper Congo, on the new steamer Ville d'Anvers, the order of wagons, latest news from Hanssens, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.H.C., Brussels, 01-10-1883

  • 940.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, about the new steamer for his service [Ville d'Anvers], the transport of the steamer to Leopoldville, informing him of the departure of Gillis and his replacement at Boma by Alexandre Delcommune, begging him to give Eyre Massey Shaw an honourable resigna, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.H.C., Brussels, 15-10-1883

  • 941.

    Letter [duplicata] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, forwarding him the copy of a letter by Seymour Saulez concerning Mr. Chinery, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 01-11-1883

  • 942.

    Letter [duplicata] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, on the new steamer Stanley, begging him to give instructions to the chief of Vivi, restating that Stanley alone has the right of dismissing the agents of the expedition, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.H.C., Brussels, 01-11-1883

  • 943.

    Letter [duplicata] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, about the arrival of the new agents at their destination, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.H.C., Brussels, 01-11-1883
    Note: Also memorandum from Colonel Strauch to "all the Chiefs of Stations", regarding the right of resigning an agent, A.I.H.C., Brussels| 01-11-[1883]

  • 944.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, on the steamer Stanley, the recruitment of Krooboys and an order of rifles intended to arm the natives confederated with their stations, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.H.C., Brussels, 12-11-1883

  • 945.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, regarding the problems at Vivi Station, the unfitness of Du Vergé, recommending Hanssens for the employment of chief of the station, begging him to explore the region between Philippeville and the right hand side of the Djoué, forwarding the list of fres, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.H.C., Brussels, 01-12-1883

  • 946.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, mentioning a book addressed to Stanley entitled Adventures of two youths in a journey through Africa by Thomas W. Knox, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.H.C., Brussels, 05-12-1883

  • 947.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, on the declaration of the President of the U.S. [Arthur Chester] concerning the A.I.C., resignation of Du Vergé, difference between Seymour Saulez and Colonel Haneuse, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.H.C., Brussels, 10-12-1883

  • 948.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, announcing the sending of cartridges and rockets, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.H.C., Brussels, 10-12-1883

  • 949.

    Letter [duplicata] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, begging of Stanley to supply Vivi Station with a chief, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.H.C., Brussels, 31-12-1883

  • 950.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, asking him to send an inventory of cloths at his station, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.C., Brussels, 05-01-1884

  • 951.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, on the steamer Stanley, begging him to put one or two assistants at Captain J. Grant Elliott's disposal, on the Houssas not being treated "in a manner suitable to the dispositions and temper of their race", President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.C., Brussels, 07-01-1884
    Note: Enclosed circular from Col. Strauch to Capt. J. Grant Elliott (and others), announcing the arrival of General Gordon, A.I.C., Brussels, 07-01-1884

  • 952.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, informing him of the delay of General Gordon's departure for the Congo on account of the grave events of the Sudan (Mahdist revolt), suggesting Stanley to lend assistance to the governors of the Sudan "by taking them down to the Congo", mentioning a "sym, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.C., Brussels, 21-01-1884

  • 953.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, about his having written to Hanssens and Louis Valcke "in order to request them (…) to make all their efforts to extend our territorial possessions", surplus of engineers at Vivi, enlistment of fresh agents, on the putting up of a new house at Vivi, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.C., Brussels, 01-02-1884

  • 954.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, about the urgency to acquire the possession of specific territories, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.C., Brussels, 04-02-1884

  • 955.

    Letter [with translation] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, regarding a request by Louis Amelot to leave the Congo prematurely, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, Brussels, 04-02-1884

  • 956.

    Letter [duplicata] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, mentioning the death of Orban and Henri Wensel, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.C., Brussels, 18-02-1884

  • 957.

    Letter [translated copy] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, welcoming him back home, "we are waiting for you with impatience", President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, Ostend, 24-07-1884

  • 958.

    Letter [translated copy] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, "the state of affairs on the Stanley Pool requires all our attention", begging him on behalf of King Leopold to come to Ostend as soon as possible, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, [Ostend], 31-07-1884

  • 959.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, sending Stanley a draught of contract containing "important concessions" towards him, on the destination of boxes Stanley left in 1882, begging him to give Dualla "the necessary instructions for his mission", President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.C., Brussels, 24-08-1884

  • 960.

    Letter [translated copy] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, asking him what salary to allow to Janssens, on the enlistment of Houssas, request by officer Fitzgerald Low to make Stanley's acquaintance, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, s.l., [25-08-1884]

  • 961.

    Letter [with translation] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, about his writing to Hôtel Meurice to ask that they should forward Stanley at London the letter King Leopold wrote to him, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, Ostend, 28-08-1884

  • 962.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, "une dame inconnue (…) me prie de lui server d'intermédiaire pour vous faire parvenir une letter (…)", President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, Brussels, 11-09-1884

  • 963.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, about the engagement of Alison and Herbert Ward, recommending Stanley to limit the remuneration granted to young gentlemen without knowledge or experience in African matters, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, Brussels, 11-09-1884

  • 964.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, on the engagement of Alison and Herbert Ward, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.C., Brussels, 18-09-1884

  • 965.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, begging of him to inform them about the price they ought to ask per square yard of ground to be leased to Messrs. Hatton & Cookson at Yellala, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.C., Brussels, 01-10-1884

  • 966.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, regarding a renewal of Oscar Roger's contract, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.C., Brussels, 03-10-1884

  • 967.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, regarding the price they ought to ask to Messrs. Hatton & Cookson for the letting out of a piece of ground at Yellala, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.C., Brussels, 04-10-1884

  • 968.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, sending him notes which "renferment des renseignements, qui, mis en œuvre avec votre rare talent d'exposition, satisferont nous l'espérons du moins la curiosité des gens de Manchester", President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, Brussels, 15-10-1884

  • 969.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, forwarding him the text of the Treaty concluded between the International Congo Association and the Government of the U.S., regarding an application by Rear Admiral Pleydell Bouverie for both his sons to join the Expedition, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.C., Brussels, 15-10-1884

  • 970.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to HMS, about the French persistence "in their intention to taking from us all the territories (…) in exchange of their pretensions upon the left bank of Stanley Pool", advising him to go to the Foreign Office with William Mackinnon and acquaint confidentially J, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, Berlin, 08-12-1884

  • 971.

    Letters from Blandy Brothers & Company to Colonel Strauch, regarding the purchase of mules and donkeys, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, s.l, 1879-1880 (2 pieces)

  • 972.

    Letter [copy] from James Irvine & Co. to Colonel Strauch, offering their services to Stanley, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, Liverpool, 10-02-1880

  • 973.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to "tous les voyageurs du Comité d'études", announcing the departure of four officers for the Congo, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 31-01-1882

  • 974.

    Letter of instructions [copy] from Colonel Strauch to all the agents of the C.É.H.C., regarding Stanley's return to the Congo, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, A.I.A. Secrétariat Général, Brussels, 06-11-1882

  • 975.

    Letters from Colonel Strauch to the Captain of the S.S. Harkaway, concerning the point where the passengers and cargo are to be landed, President of C.É.H.C. and A.I.A. 1878-85, s.l., November 1882 (2 pieces)

  • 985.

    Letter from Antoine Galezot ("in col. Strauch's name") to HMS, regarding provisions asked by Stanley's superintendent, Treasurer, Brussels, 29-09-1879

  • 990.

    Letter from Antoine Galezot to HMS, regarding Stanley's account with Colonel Strauch, Treasurer, Brussels, 27-08-1884

  • 994.

    Letter from Léon Lambert to HMS, "I have placed a sum of £2000 (…) to the credit of Colonel Strauch", Banker, Brussels, 08-01-1879

  • 1002.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to Augustus Sparhawk, handing him supplementary instructions on behalf of Stanley, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 01-06-1879

  • 1003.

    Telegrams from Colonel Strauch to A. B. Swinburne, s.l., June 1879 (3 pieces)

  • 1006.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to Adolphe Gillis, giving him instructions, C.É.H.C., Brussels, [1880]

  • 1007.

    Letter [copy] from Colonel Strauch to Hector Gillis, confirming recommendations about the transport service between Banana Point and Vivi, C.É.H.C., Brussels, 04-11-1882

  • 1010.

    Letters from Colonel Strauch to Moritz Peschuel-Lösche, s.l., October - November 1882 (3 pieces)

  • 1016.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch to Louis Valcke, commanding him to acquire extra territory and conclude treaties, also other instructions, A.I.C., Brussels, 01-02-1884

  • 1035.

    Letter [copy] from Colonel Strauch to Colonel Sir Francis de Winton, informing him of his appointment as Administrator-General of the Congo State, Expédition internationale du Haut-Congo, Brussels, 28-03-1884

  • 1041.

    Letter from Colonel Strauch (Administrator-General for Home and Military Affairs of the Congo Free State) to HMS, concerning the appointment of a "coloured Doctor", État Indépendant du Congo (Département de l'Intérieur), Brussels, 19-11-1885

  • 1047.

    Letter from Fanny E. Guinness to HMS, thanking him for his assistance rendered to Dr. Sims "and our other friends on the Congo", on her interviews with Strauch and King Leopold, assuring that their missionaries, "now that they understand the true motives for reticence", will avoid everything, East London Institute for Home and Foreign Missions, London, 29-05-1883

  • 2202.

    Letter from Edward Virnard to HMS, "I will make a personal application to Colonel Strauch", London, 30-10-1884

  • 2203.

    Letter from Edward Virnard to HMS, account of his interview with Colonel Strauch, Brussels, 05-11-1884

  • 2204.

    Letter from Edward Virnard to HMS, about his being offered an appointment by Colonel Strauch, the particular sphere in which he would like to work, Brussels, 09-11-1884

  • 2205.

    Letter from Edward Virnard to HMS, about the achievements of the Berlin Conference, his not having heard from Colonel Strauch since three months, Brussels, 01-02-1885

  • 2207.

    Letter from Edward Virnard to HMS, about his meeting with Colonel Strauch and the preparation of a book of reference relating to the Congo, Brussels, 15-03-1885

  • 2208.

    Letter from Edward Virnard to HMS, informing him of his unemployment, Brussels, 17-10-1885
    Note: Enclosed minute of Virnard's conversation with Colonel Strauch and a copy of a letter from him to General Sanford, Brussels, 08-10-1885

  • 2223.

    Letter [with translation] from Colonel Strauch to HMS, concerning an application by Edward Virnard, Brussels, 05-11-1884
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