Russell E. Train Africana Collection (Smithsonian. Libraries) Search this
Extent:
1 Item (Correspondence, 4.5 x 7 in.)
Container:
Item M006b
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1864 June 1
Scope and Contents note:
Baker writes about meeting a Mme. Novikov who he believes is working for the restoration of the ex-Khedive and, thus, he feared talking about Egypt in front of her as he mentions to avoid intrigue.
Collection Rights:
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