Red morocco notebook containing an autograph journal, 25 December 1796-14 June 1797, of Thomas Graham, describing his escape from the siege of Mantua to the Austrian Headquarters at Padua, and his journey through Austria and Germany after the retreat of the Austrian army from Italy; with memoranda (on reversed folios) on servants, horses and personal expenditure., 1796-1797.
Item
Identifier: MS.16424
Scope and Contents
The notebook is of a similar format to MS.16425 and is gilt-stamped on one cover 'Col[o]n[e]l Graham 90th Reg[imen]t'.
Dates
- Creation: 1796-1797.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
45 Leaves ; Oblong octavo.
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Arrangement
43 folios + 2 folios (reversed).
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, Christie's, 8 March 1978, lot 256.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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National Library of Scotland
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk