Journals of Lieutenant Edmund A. Grubbe of the 88th Connaught Rangers,

1878-1883.

Edmund Alexander Grubbe was educated at Eton, and then joined the Royal Bucks Militia (King's Own), before becoming a Lieutenant in the 88th Connaught Rangers in 1879. He served with them at their base at Multan, Punjab, India, and in 1891 he was seconded for service as Adjutant in the Inidan Staff Corps, and promoted to Major in 1898. His journals provide an insight into the life of a British army officer in the Raj from August 1878 to July 1883.

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Main Creator: Grubbe, Edmund Alexander, Lieutenant-Colonel, 1857-1920
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
Grubbe, Edmund Alexander, > Lieutenant-Colonel, > 1857-1920 > Diaries
Great Britain. > Army. > Connaught Rangers
India > History > British occupation, 1765-1947
India > History > 19th century
Notes:Physical description: 5 volumes & 2 name cards.
Arrangement:Fonds
Arranged in chronological order.

Journals of Lieutenant Edmund A. Grubbe of the 88th Connaught Rangers,

1878-1883.
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In Collection: Journals of Lieutenant Edmund A. Grubbe of the 88th Connaught Rangers, 1878-1883.
Description:Edmund Alexander Grubbe was educated at Eton, and then joined the Royal Bucks Militia (King's Own), before becoming a Lieutenant in the 88th Connaught Rangers in 1879. He served with them at their base at Multan, Punjab, India, and in 1891 he was seconded for service as Adjutant in the Inidan Staff Corps, and promoted to Major in 1898. His journals provide an insight into the life of a British army officer in the Raj from August 1878 to July 1883.
Main Creator: Grubbe, Edmund Alexander, Lieutenant-Colonel, 1857-1920
Language:English
Extent:5 volumes & 2 name cards.
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 42,329 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
MS 50,037 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.