1. Add MS 64818
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 64818
- Title:
- EDWARD TOWNSEND: diary and letters; 1819-1824. Townsend became an ensign in the 75th Regiment in 1818. In 1841 he was promoted to the army rank of major in the 83rd Regiment, attaining the regimental rank in 1848. He died between May 1851 and June 1852. For maps apparently by a Captain Townsend of the 83rd Regiment (probably the same), see Add. 63746. Purchased from Burgess Browning, Bulletin No. 3, item 77, 3 Feb. 1977. Paper; ff. ii+41. 313 x 198mm. The diary has an old vellum cover pres...
- Scope & Content:
- Major Edward Townsend, 83rd Foot: Spain, General: Diaries and Memoranda: Diary and letters of Ensign E. Townsend partly rel. to constitutionalist revolution in Spain: 1819-1824. includes: f. 34 Mr [Daniel?]: Letter from Ensign E. Townsend to Mr — [Daniel?]: 1820: Imperf.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 1819-1824
- Extent:
- 1 item