Jeffery Amherst letter book, 1778 April to 1778 October
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| Creator | Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 |
|---|---|
| Title | Jeffery Amherst letter book, 1778 April to 1778 October |
| Dates | 1778-04-1778-10 |
| Abstract | A letter book bound in brown leather containing transcribed copies of Jeffery Amherst's correspondence, compiled and bound into one volume. The letters date from approximately April 1778 to October 1778 and were primarily written while Amherst was residing in London, England. Many of the transcribed letters deal with Amherst's role as Commander-in-Chief of British Forces, including the transfer of military commissions and the purchase of supplies for the army in England. The volume contains an alphabetical table of contents and numbered pages. |
| Physical Description | 1 volume (272 pages) ; 38 cm |
| Languages | English |
| Place of Creation | England |
| Genre | Letter books |
| Subject | Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 – Military leadership |
| Subject | Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 – Correspondence |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army – Records and correspondence |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army – Supplies and stores |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army – Personnel management |
| Part of | Jeffery Amherst Collection |
| Finding Aid | View the finding aid for this item's collection |
| Repository | Amherst College Archives & Special Collections |
| Shelf Location | Box 2 Folder 3 |
| Rights | Public Domain: This material has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. While Amherst College Archives & Special Collections claims no rights or authority over this material, we do ask that any publication or use of this material cite the Archives & Special Collections at Amherst College as the source of the images and the repository where the original documents can be found. |