NAM.1987-03-31-143

Papers relating to Gen Sir Augustus Francis Andrew Nicol Thorne's early years in the Grenadier Guards, March 1904-December 1909. Including items relating to his marriage, 29 Jul 1909. Comprising letters relating to his appointment to the Grenadier Guards, March 1904; collection of 16 bills for uniform and equipment, May 1904-April 1906; Household Brigade regatta programmes, July 1906, 1907 and 1909; press reports on the Boys' Bisley, August 1906 at which Thorne acted as Adjutant; Declaration on admission to the livery of the Cordwainers' Company, July 1907, with other papers, March 1907-March 1908; 1 Grenadier Guards sports programme, July 1907; game book, Lethen, August-November 1908; papers relating to his engagement, October 1908; text of lecture by Maj E W M Powell, DSO, Royal Artillery, titled, 'Hunting as a training for war', November 1908; bill for engagement ring, March 1909; papers and bills relating to his wedding at The Royal Military (Guards) Chapel Wellington Barracks, 29 Jul 1909, including press reports and a list of presents; passport, November 1909; and postcard sent to his grandmother while in Germany studying the language and mathematics. Relating to the Hon Margaret Douglas-Pennant.