Manuscript letter dated Cork, Ireland, 3 July 1808  from Capt William Maynard Gomm, 9th Regiment, to his sister Sophia. 4 pages.

One of six letters from Capt William Maynard Gomm, 9th Regiment, to his sister Sophia. Gomm reports that they are still waiting  to set sail to Spain, the later letters are written from on board transport.

Note: bi-directional writing, very difficult to read. 

From the papers of FM Sir William Maynard Gomm, 1770 (c)-1865. Associated with the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815).