cover 1898 (9 Apr.) OHMS envelope (190x101mm; some discoloration) addressed to "The Assistant Adjutant General, Wady Halfa" and showing arrival c.d.s. on reverse; the envelope contains original letter headed "Omheshayo" which describes the condition of the boats, camel supplies of water and the previous days fight and stamina of the Dervishes, also included is a list of Water transport between Omheshayo and Bashtinab