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Pensions of discharged soldiers. Royal warrant 24 May 1847. Question of forfeiture...
Catalogue reference: WO 43/841
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This record is about the Pensions of discharged soldiers. Royal warrant 24 May 1847. Question of forfeiture... dating from 1847-1850 in the series War Office: Secretary-at-War, Correspondence, Very Old Series (VOS) and Old Series.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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WO 43/841
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Date (When the record was created)
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1847-1850
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Description (What the record is about)
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Pensions of discharged soldiers. Royal warrant 24 May 1847. Question of forfeiture for felony. Rates for wounds and disabilities. Rights of widows to retain medals. Gratuities for long service. Position of black soldiers.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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Former department reference (Former identifier given by the originating creator)
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113,639
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Public Record(s)
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Open Document, Open Description
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WO 43
War Office: Secretary-at-War, Correspondence, Very Old Series (VOS) and Old Series...
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