NAM.1976-03-98

Inventory description: Papers of Colonel Sir Horatio Townshend, Grenadier Guards, 1799-1842. This collection consists of the papers of Col Sir Horatio Townshend, predominantly covering his role as a senior officer and eventually commanding officer in the Grenadier Guards: - Private papers including correspondence to Townshend’s father, covering topics such as his bank account details and payments, memoranda 1799- 1842; - Brigade of Guards and general orders and circulars 1799- 1830; - Regimental papers: expenses for men/bills including hospital admissions and clothing, purchasing of commissions/ensigncy, administrative correspondence with officers including concerning punishments/discipline, guard duties 1804- 1834; - Service in Sicily: correspondence including from officers covering guard duties, draft orders, complaints from soldiers 1807; - Correspondence regarding disciplinary measures for officers 1825-1828; - Drafts of letters to the Duke of Wellington covering recruitment into the battalion, supply and cost, administrative subjects, promotions, clothing/uniform 1827- 1828 (c); - Correspondence regarding the purchase of commissions and promotions 1827- 1828; - Subscription for a widow 1829 (Printed finding aid available)