Letter-book of Admiral Sir George Berkeley, April 1809-October 1810, containing correspondence with Viscount (later 1st Duke of) Wellington., 1809-1810.
Item
Identifier: MS.9932
Scope and Contents
The letters concern the support given to the army by the squadron, such as arming of batteries on the Tagus and bridging the river, transporting troops, and arrangements to be made in the event of the army evacuating Portugal. The later letters also mention skirmishes with the enemy.
Dates
- Creation: 1809-1810.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
46 Leaves
Arrangement
i + 45 folios.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk