Livret of Louis Marie Joseph Monsigny, a French soldier., 1814-1815.
File
Identifier: MS.43545
Scope and Contents
This booklet was found by Lord Byron on the battlefield of the Battle of Waterloo on his visit in 1816. It had belonged to Louis Marie Joseph Monsigny who died in that battle.
The Livret is mostly printed, with some manuscript annotations relating to Monsigny. Information includes details of his parents, his appearance and items he purchased as a soldier.
Dates
- Creation: 1814-1815.
Creator
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Extent
1 Volumes
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
i + 12 folios.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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Archives and Manuscript Division
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk