letter, letter
Accession Number

NAM.2001-06-132-17

Description

Letter, sent by Maj Gen Charles York Military Secretary to the Commander-in-Chief, to the Duke of Cambridge, regarding Cambridge’s high opinion of Lt Col Elmhirst, dated 5 June 1856 The letter expresses that Elmhirst will be placed on a list of applicants seeking employment. One of 18 documents relating to Charles Elmhirst’s service during the Crimean War (1854-1856). From 35 items from the correspondence of Gen Charles Elmhirst CB, 9th Regiment of Foot, 1855-1894.

Campaigns

Crimean War (1854-1856)

Associated collection