Lt. John Anderson Notebook
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Title
Lt. John Anderson Notebook
Description
This bound manuscript notebook, kept by Lt. John Anderson, describes the daily details of life in the 11th Light Dragoons of the British Army and Allied Effort during the French Revolutionary War. Anderson describes daily events, promotions, rules and orders regarding medical matters, church services, and the guarding of prisoners. The notebook also includes schedules for receiving bread and forage, copies of signed orders, statements from the Commander-in-Chief regarding battles, women following the army, and the results of several court-martials.
Creator
Anderson, John
Source
Publisher
Rice University
Date
1794
Rights
The material is in the public domain
Language
English
Type
Text
Identifier
MS 158
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Lt. John Anderson notebook
This bound manuscript notebook, kept by Lt. John Anderson, describes the daily details of life in the 11th Light Dragoons of the British Army and Allied Effort during the French Revolutionary War. Anderson describes daily events, promotions, rules…