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Personal letters to John Blagden Includes letters from brother Charles in America...

Catalogue reference: D1086/F113

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Reference
D1086/F113
Date
1775-1780
Description

Personal letters to John Blagden

Includes letters from brother Charles in America during War of Independence: on point of embarking from Gravesend, 12 Dec. 1775; prior to sailing from Cork, 17 Feb. 1776, while on Frigate Emerald, 3 Sept. and 28 Oct. 1777, and in New York, 14 Sept. 1778. These letters contain only odd references to events in the War and chiefly relate to personal matters or complaints about absence of pay.

Includes letters from cousin, Mary Smart, chiefly on family and money matters, 1779-80

Held by
Gloucestershire Archives
Language
English
Physical description
28
Administrative / biographical background

Charles Blagden was a medical officer

Record URL
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Personal letters to John Blagden Includes letters from brother Charles in America...