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Document ReferencePw V 134
TitleNote book of Lord William Bentinck [governor-general of India] detailing campaign in the Peninsula and Battle of Corunna; 1808-1809
Date1808-1809
Extent?? ff
LevelItem/file
Content DescriptionLord William Bentinck commanded brigade at Corunna.

Perhaps it is written in the hand of William Bentinck (see his name half written on front pastedown).
LanguageEnglish
ReprodnNoteVolumes from Pw V cannot be photographed by readers with their own camera or device, but reprographic copies can be supplied for educational and private study purposes only.
Physical DescriptionSmall octavo volume
Physical match: Pw V 135 (twins)
ConditionGenerally good; notice 1st gathering is detached from binding.
Descriptive FeaturesWatermark: Cross, Maltese cross within ornate rectangular field framed by ornate double lines, each of four corners ends in small fleur de lis, name GAPELLADES at base of mark, approx. 88 x 74 mm

Free cursive script

Vellum on pasteboard with a flap (measuring 144 x 50 mm) to close with a leather thong still present; pastedowns are made of the same paper in volume.
WatermarkCross
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CodePersonNameDates of existence
NA1105Bentinck; William H. Cavendish- (1774-1839); Lord; 2nd son of 3rd Duke of Portland; Governor-General of India 1827-351774-1839
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