NAM.1981-12-53-551

Manuscript volume containing diary written by Maj Gen Sir William Warre whilst General Officer, North West Counties, Chester, 6 Nov 1843-4 Sep 1844. Inscribed on flyleaf: ‘Mema Major General Sir William Warre Chester Nov 1843 to Septr 1844’ Many entries describe social visits, but between 28 January and 17 February he was involved in providing troops during disturbances by striking coal miners at Hawarden and Holywell. He also inspected several regiments and gives details of their condition. From a collection of 566 papers of Lt Gen Sir William Warre (1784-1853) relating to his military career, 1807-1851.