Three manuscripts relating to Field-Marshal George Wade, bound in one volume, apparently that formerly in the Junior United Service Club.
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows.
(i) Poem by a Scottish author, describing the roads, bridges, etc., built by Wade in the Highlands and referring to the manners and resources of the country, 1737. It is followed by notes on allusions and meanings of words, and preceded by a preface in which the author discusses the difficulty which a Scottish writer finds in composing English poetry. It is quoted by J B Salmond, ‘Wade in Scotland’ (Edinburgh, 1938), page 204. (Folio 1.)
(ii) 'Orders for the encampment at Newbury' of several regiments under the command of Lieutenant General Wade, 30 June-2 October 1740. (Folio 28.)
(iii) 'An authentick narrative of the campaign in Flanders of the year 1744', in which Wade was Commander-in-Chief of the British contingent. (Folio 57.) It contains a full account of the discussions of the Allied commanders and concludes with copies of the accusations brought against Wade by the Allied authorities, the replies of Wade and his officers, and relevant correspondence, 1744. Possibly compiled with Wade's help or based on his memoranda.
Dates
- Creation: 1737-1744.
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
97 Leaves ; Quarto.
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Arrangement
iv + 93 folios.
Custodial History
The manuscripts were bought by the National Library of Scotland with the aid of the Reid Fund.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 1943.
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
- Description rules
- International Standard for Archival Description - General
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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