letter, letter
Accession Number

NAM.2002-08-144-229

Description

Letter, 28 Mar 1810. Sent from Lt Gen Sir Thomas Graham in command at Cadiz to Lt Gen Colin Campbell, Lt Governor of Gibraltar. Letter discusses the state of the Spanish troops at Cadiz and its defence. Explains that the troops are very bad but are both cavalry and artillery are well-equipped, also asks for supplies and expresses concern about the lack of troops to protect Isla de Leon and Cadiz. Associated with Peninsular War (1808-1814). From a collection of papers and other items associated with Lt Gen Colin Campbell, Lt Governor of Gibraltar, 1750-1850 (c).

Campaigns

Peninsular War (1808-1814)