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Typewritten transcription of a series of letters sent from the Crimea by Capt Soame Gamber Jenyns, 13th Light Dragoons, 8 May 1854 to 27 Jan 1856. Transcribed by Dr Austin Douglas, nd. The 22 letters were sent to various family members and friends. The letters begin with Soame embarking for the Crimea and describe his everyday life during the campaign, including his food, pay, uniform, horses, health, the weather, landscape and his involvement in the Charge of the Light Brigade. The transcripts are accompanied by brief biographical details of Soame’s life and career, Dr Austin’s opinion on the Charge of the Light Brigade, photocopies of some of the original letters and Soame’s own accompanying sketches and maps, a few photocopied photographs and a photocopy of Soame’s medals. Associated with the Charge of the Light Brigade (1854) and the Battle of Balaklava (1854), Crimean War (1854-1856). Soame was born on 4 Feb 1826 and joined the 13th Hussars in 1845. He died in 1873.

Balaklava, Battle of, 1854 (Crimean War, Charge of the Light Brigade, 1854 (Crimean War 1854-1856)