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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Documents relating to Edmund Plowden’s request for an increased pension for his service with the Bengal Light Cavalry during the Anglo-Sikh War,
1851-1852.
| In Collection: | Gough Papers. |
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| Description: | Includes printed booklet of testimonials, copy of a memorial presented to the East India Company by Plowden, and a letter to Hugh Gough from Plowden, 1851-1852. |
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| Language: | English |
| Extent: | 1 folder (5 items) |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Call Number: |
MS 50,120/2/235
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |
| Corporate Author: | East India Company |