Rare 1885 "Canadian Voyageurs" Nile Expedition Document, an officially printed document stating in part "The Voyageurs are informed that the following arrangements have been made to enable them to see Cairo and the Pyramids at the expense of Her Majesty's Government. The expense has been sanctioned by the Commander-in-Chief of the Expedition in consideration of the excellent service performed by the Voyageurs in the Sudan, in that they have so largely contributed to the success of the present campaign for the relief of General Gordon". The document goes on instructing how the trip will be handled, with a time line of events, what will be furnished, etc. A most fascinating document, with major staining and tape repairs, still extremely rare. (Image)

Est $ 200