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D3580 - Longsdon family of Little Longstone - [14th-20th Cent]
C - Correspondence
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D3580/C/286
Title
Copy letter from Lieutenant Colonel J Wilson at Peroa, Portugal, to J Longsdon on death in action at Badajos of Ensign Barker - volunteered for Forlorn Hope which battle plan did not allow - forward in attack, amongst first to mount the breach. Nearly gained top when shot through body. 26 May 1812
Date
1812
Extent
1 item
Level
Item
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
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Longsdon family of Little Longstone
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