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Henry Havelock's Monument by John Edward Saché, 1860

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MS. 23051 photogr. 145, item 2
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Photographic print titled Henry Havelock's Monument by John Edward Saché. Havelock was a general during the Indian Mutiny, capturing Lucknow on 25 September 1857. When a second rebel force arrived and besieged the town again, Havelock and his troops were caught inside the blockade. He died of dysentery on 24 November 1857, a few days after the siege ended.

Dates

  • Creation: 1860

Extent

1 item

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MS. 23051 photogr. 145, item 2

Former reference:

Wilson Centre Accession Number: 85:2116

Custodial History

Purchased at Christie's UK, 29/10/1981, Lot 270, Album TC 187.

Physical Facet

Albumen paper print

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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Weston Library
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