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London 1st West
Catalogue reference: WO 22/54
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This record is about the London 1st West dating from 1845-1854 in the series Royal Hospital Chelsea: Returns of Payment of Army and Other Pensions. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- WO 22/54
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- 1845-1854
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Description (What the record is about)
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London 1st West
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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WO 22
Royal Hospital Chelsea: Returns of Payment of Army and Other Pensions
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