1. Add MS 47221
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 47221
- Title:
- WILLIAM PERKS: 'Manifest of Colonel William Perks, Ex-Chief of the Staff of the Republican Forces of Central America'; 4 March 1828. A fair copy in which the signature on f. 39 is in a different hand from the rest of the MS. and may be that of Perks himself. Perks, a soldier of fortune who had served in the French army, played a considerable part in the wars between the states of Central America during the years 1826 to 1828. He was assassinated in 1828. The manifesto describes the operation...
- Scope & Content:
- William Perks, soldier of fortune: Manifesto in self-vindication: 1828.: Signed(?). Central America: Manifesto of Col. W. Perks in vindication of his conduct there: 1828.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 4 Mar 1828
- Extent:
- 1 item