NAM.1983-01-102-1

Microfilm copy of typescript transcript of the memoirs and journal of Capt Peter Jennings, 1770 to October 1814. Born into a rich Catholic family he began his military career in Berwicks Regt in 1790, and after service for the Dutch, joined the Royal York Fusiliers 1794. In 1798 he exchanged into the 28th Foot and served in Egypt before a brief spell in 10th Garrison Battalion, after which he transferred as a Captain to the 40th Foot. After taking part in the expedition to South America he became adjutant of the 9th Plymouth Dock Bn Devon Local Militia in 1809. Associated with Wars of the French Revolution, Egypt (1799-1801) and Napoleonic Wars, South America (1804-1807).

Wars of the French Revolution, Egypt (1798-1801), Napoleonic Wars, South America (1804-1807)