NAM.2012-06-6-49

Ms letter written by Capt James Girdlestone, 2nd Bn 31st (Huntingdonshire) Regiment, to his father, the Revd. John Girdlestone, from Galesteo, March 1813, discussing his future career, preparing for the next campaign, his trip to Madrid, recent success in Russia, his hopes that the war will soon end, and the positioning of the French Army; associated with the Peninsular War.

Peninsular War (1808-1814)