Letter- and order-book of Nicolas Jean-de-Dieu Soult, Duke of Dalmatia, as general commanding the second corps of the army in Spain, 13 March-11 May 1809., 1809.
Scope and Contents
The volume contains copies of Soult’s letters (folios 1-44) and orders (folios 73-117), and a translation of a letter of Admiral Sir George Berkeley (folio 45); folios 46-71 and 118-121 are blank. Loosely enclosed at the back of the volume are a blank printed form designed for listing returns of troops (folio 122) and an unused sheet of Soult`s notepaper (folio 134); a lodging note is pasted inside the back cover (folio 136).
Dates
- Creation: 1809.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (136 folios. Folio.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Existence and Location of Copies
Microfilm available: Mf.Sec.MSS.1077 (part only).
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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