Gough Papers.
The collection comprises military, personal, political, and estate papers for the Gough family. The most significant part of the collection covers the career of Viscount Hugh Gough (1779-1869) in the British Army during the Peninsular Wars, the Opium Wars and the Anglo-Sikh Wars, and in particular his role as commander in chief in India from 1843 to 1849.
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Format: | Manuscript |
Language: | English |
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Notes: | Physical description: 34 boxes. |
Arrangement: | Fonds I. Gough Family Papers. II. Military Papers. III. Estate Papers. IV. Other papers. |
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Correspondence of Hugh Gough with family members of soldiers killed in India,
1850.
In Collection: | Gough Papers. |
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Description: | Letters from various family members of soldiers killed on service in India seeking Hugh Gough’s support or advice on military pensions. Correspondents include S. Pennywick, Mrs. Merrick, Catherine Carroll, Nancy Taylor and Mrs A. Maclear. |
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Language: | English |
Extent: | 1 folder (12 items) |
Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 50,120/2/233
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |