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Stowe MS 467
- Record Id:
- 040-001953279
- Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:
- 032-001952775
- MDARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100000000534.0x000001
- LARK:
- SLARK:
- Format:
- ISAD(G)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Stowe MS 467
- Title:
- Scope & Content:
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RICHARDS COLLECTIONS. Vol. XXI. (ff. 101). " Diary of the Campaigne. in Portugal," by John Richards, giving a full account of the movements of both armies; 23 May-29 Dec. 1704. Followed (f. 16 b) by a similar " Diary of the Campaigne in Portugal, anno 1705," continued on his departure with the Earl of Peterborough for Catalonia; 2 Mar.-24 Oct. 1705. The latter part gives an interesting account of the landing at Barcelona, and the capture of Montjuick and the city. J. Richards was in command of the artillery and had a large share both in deliberation and action. On f. 30 is the key to a cipher with his brother Michael, which he employs in many letters. At the end are inserted :-(a) " Reflections upon the late Treaty of Portugal "; 1704. f. 44 ;-(b) ',Relation of the Campaigne of Portugal "; 1704. f. 57 ;-(c) " Relation of the Campaigne of Portugal; 1705." Two copies. ff. 69, 79 ;-(d) " Memorial sur le Portugal." f 89;-(e) " Regulation of the pay of the Regt of foot in winter quarters," etc., to begin 4 Nov. 1704 - 5. f. 97.
John Richards, General: Military journals of: 1697-1707.
Anne of England: Diary of campaigns in Portugal: 1704, 1705.
Diaries and Memoranda: Journals of Jacob, Michael and John Richards during various campaigns, etc.: 1685-1707.
includes:
- f. 30 Cyphers: Key to cypher of J. Richards: 1704-1705.
- f. 38 b Barcelona, Catalonia: Diary and letters of the siege and capture of: 1705.
- f. 44 Peter II of Portugal: Remarks on the treaty with England: 1704.
- f. 44 Anne of England: Remarks on the treaty with Portugal: 1704.
- f. 89 Portugal: Notes concerning, by John Richards: 1704-1705.: Fr.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Project / Collection:
- Stowe Collection
- Hierarchy Record Ids:
- 032-001952775
036-001953247
037-001953257
040-001953279 - Is part of:
- Stowe Ms 1-1085 : Stowe Manuscripts
Stowe MS 438-488 : CLASS IX.ARMY.
Stowe MS 447-480 : MILITARY COLLECTIONS of the three brothers Jacob, John, and Michael Richards, sons of Jacob Richards; 1685-1714. For the…
Stowe MS 467 : RICHARDS COLLECTIONS. Vol. XXI. (ff. 101). " Diary of the Campaigne. in Portugal," by John Richards, giving a full account of… - Hierarchy:
- 032-001952775[0009]/036-001953247[0010]/037-001953257[0019]/040-001953279
- Container:
- View / search within Archive / Collection: Stowe Ms 1-1085
- Record Type (Level):
- File
- Extent:
- 1 item
- Digitised Content:
- Languages:
- English
French - Scripts:
- Latin
- Start Date:
- 1704
- End Date:
- 1704
- Date Range:
- 23 May 1704-29 Dec 1704
- Era:
- CE
- Access:
-
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- Material Type:
- Archives and Manuscripts
- Legal Status:
- Not Public Record(s)
- Names:
- Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, 1665-1714
Peter II, of Portugal
Richards, John, General - Places:
- Barcelona, Catalonia
Portugal, Europe