Contemporary or near-contemporary copies of letters and extracts, nineteenth century, from a journal, 1755, concerning the defeat of Major-General Edward Braddock at Fort Duquesne, Pennsylvania., 1755.
File
Identifier: MS.6506
Scope and Contents
It was on the occasion of the defeat at Fort Duquesne that Sir Peter Halkett, Baronet, of Pitfirrane (succeeded 1746) and his son James lost their lives.
The letters are from Alexander and John Hamilton in Maryland to their brother Gavin, bookseller in Edinburgh (pages 1-22).
The selections from the journal (pages 25- 41) concern a detachment of seamen sent to assist in the expedition to the Ohio.
Dates
- Creation: 1755.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
22 Leaves ; Folio.
Arrangement
i + 41 pages.
Existence and Location of Originals
The original of the journal is in the garrison library at Woolwich.
Bibliography
The letters are printed, with commentary, in Elaine G Breslaw, "A dismal tragedy: Drs. Alexander and John Hamilton comment on Braddock's defeat", in 'Maryland Historical Magazine', volume lxxv (1980), pages 118-144.
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk