Journal of an army officer in India

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Dep. c. 121

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Journal of an officer of the 1st battalion 12th Native Infantry about engagements in the Maratha war, from Colonel Monson's retreat in 1804 to the end of the campaign, 6 Jan 1808, with copies of letters dated 1804-1805. There are a number of blank pages following the journal entries and 7 loose pages.

Dates

Creation: 1804-1808

Extent

52 pages

Language of Materials

English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. Dep. c. 121, pp. 1-2]

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Shelfmark:

Dep. c. 121

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 7982

Additional Description

Abstract

Journal of an army officer in India

Biographical / Historical

The identity of the author is unknown.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Found in the parish chest at Sydenham, Oxfordshire. Given by the chairman of Sydenham Parochial Church Council on behalf of the vicar of Sydenham, Dec 1952.