Journal of William Pegg, private in the Royal Marines, on board HMS Basilisk
Single Item
MS. 12657
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The journal covers Pegg's experiences on HMS Basilisk and recounts the manoeuvres of British ships engaged in attacks along the coast of Finland, then part of the Russian empire, during the Crimean War. The latter part of the journal is more domestic in nature.
Dates
- Creation: 1854-1860
Extent
1 volume
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. 12657].
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Shelfmark:
MS. 12657
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 12657
Abstract
Journal of William Pegg, private in the Royal Marines, on board HMS Basilisk.
Biographical / Historical
William Pegg was a private in the Royal Marines and served on board HMS Basilisk during the Crimean War. He afterwards joined a militia regiment.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Given by Jane Eady in 2017.
Subject
- Title
- Journal of William Pegg, private in the Royal Marines, on board HMS Basilisk
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Michael Hughes
- Date
- 2019
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk