papers (microfilm copy), papers
Accession Number
NAM.1978-07-43-1
Description
Microfilm copies of twenty-one manuscript documents relating to Lt Alexander Hutcheon, 22nd Light Dragoons, 1809 -1811, killed in action in Java 26 Aug 1811. Including a petition that he be removed from 5th Veteran Battalion and returned to active service 1809; seven letters to his wife from the Isle of Wight and India 1810 -1811; copies of his wills and papers relating to the administration of his estate, including a list of the effects at the time of his death; and letters to his widow regarding grants of money. Associated with the Napoleonic Wars, East Indies, Java (1810-1811).
Campaigns
Napoleonic Wars, East Indies, Java (1810-1811)
People
Associated collection