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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.

 Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.46.5.22

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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