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

Publisher

Rice University

Date

1794

Rights

This material is in the public domain.

Language

English

Type

Text

Identifier

wrc04281

Citation

Anderson, John, “Lt. John Anderson notebook,” British Navy during the Napoleonic Era, accessed May 19, 2024, https://digitalprojects.rice.edu/wrc/british-navy/items/show/2.

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