Letters of Sir Charles Maitland to his mother, with related material., 1854-1855.
File
Identifier: MS.6294, folios 157-286
Scope and Contents
The letters concern the Crimean War, describing Sir Charles Maitland's journey to Sebastopol, the actions in which he took part, and his convalescence after being wounded. There is a rough plan of the battle of Balaclava at folio 226 verso. At folio 281 is a letter, 1855, from General Sir George Higginson to Maitland. Some of the letters are incomplete, and each is followed by a typed transcript.
Dates
- Creation: 1854-1855.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
130 Leaves
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 1952.
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