NAM.1963-09-5-1

Ms notebook containing transcriptions of 32 letters written by Maj William Charles Forrest, 4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards, Aug 1854 - Mar 1856, to his mother during the Crimean War, covering his experiences at the camp near Varna and at Kadikoi, awaiting the expected attack on Sebastopol, logistics of landing the cavalry and artillery, outbreak of cholera and other illnesses, poor medical supplies and service, fraternisation with the French troops, care of the horses, thoughts on the presence and authority of Lord Raglan, presence of women at the camp and arrival of his wife (1855), landing at Constantinople, and short leave with his wife to Italy and Switzerland, including cuttings from printed periodicals showing scenes of Varna, Alma, and Inkerman. Associated with the Crimean War (1854-1856).

Crimean War (1854-1856)