Records of the Peninsular Wars, 1809-15

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Collection:Archives and Manuscripts
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  • Manuscript volume recording information about the British army in the Peninsular Wars in Spain, 1809-15. Information recorded includes the numbers of soldiers of different ranks killed, wounded or missing and the dates and places of their deaths. Includes blank forms for entering information and a printed plan of the Battle of Talavera..
  • Small manuscript volume recording the travels of an officer in the 48th Regiment [Ensign Hurford] through Portugal, Spain (and Ireland) during the Peninsular Wars from 1809-1829. Daily entries record the date, the place and the duration of his stay. Includes other information..