Manuscript, "The History of the War in the Peninsula and in the South of France from the year 1807 to the year 1814", volume one, by William Napier., ? 1826-1928.
File
Identifier: MS.42501
Scope and Contents
The manuscript has been annotated, "Copied out by Col. W. Napiers Lady". Included are three maps, in manuscript, of battle plans.
Also included is a letter, 27 December 1901, of J.B. Hughes relating an anecdote about Napier; and a newspaper cutting, "Napier`s `Peninsular War`", from "The Times", 29 March 1928.
Dates
- Creation: ? 1826-1928.
Creator
- From the Fonds: John Murray (publishers, London) (Originator, Organization)
- From the Fonds: Murray, family, of London, publishers (Family)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres
Other Finding Aids
J.B. Hughes has not been indexed.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
0956
Bibliography
Napier, William F. P. "History of the War in the Peninsula and in the South of France, from the year 1807 to the year 1814". Volume 1.
(London : John Murray, 1828.) Subsequent volumes were published by Thomas and William Boone, London.
(London : John Murray, 1828.) Subsequent volumes were published by Thomas and William Boone, London.
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