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Japanese Instrument of Surrender, 1945
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Scotland; Military. Two letters concerning enrolled pensioners at Edinburgh Castle....
Catalogue reference: HO 45/2426
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This record is about the Scotland; Military. Two letters concerning enrolled pensioners at Edinburgh Castle.... dating from 1848 July 10-1848 Sept 1 in the series Home Office: Registered Papers. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- HO 45/2426
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1848 July 10-1848 Sept 1
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Description (What the record is about)
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Scotland; Military.
Two letters concerning enrolled pensioners at Edinburgh Castle.
A letter from Fitzroy Somerset of the Horse Guards transmitting a copy of a letter from Henry Riddell, Major General Commanding the Troops in North Britain, relating to accommodation being provided in Edinburgh Castle for enrolled pensioners when called out in aid of civil powers.
A letter from G Butler, Assistant Secretary of the Ordnance Office, stating that it is not possible to provide a considerable amount of accommodation at Edinburgh Castle.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- Open Document, Open Description
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- Topics
- Army
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Record URL
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Home Office: Registered Papers
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