Correspondence concerning Norman Leslie's duel with S.Yousry Pasha,
1910-1957.
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| Summary: | Contains letters and telegrams relating to the duel fought by Norman Leslie with Yousry (Yousury) Pasha in 1910. Leslie was the last serving British officer ever to fight a duel, which was prompted when a letter Leslie sent to Yousry's wife was intercepted by him. Includes a letter and telegram from Yousry concerning arrangements for the duel, letters to Leonie Leslie and letters from Gen. John Maxwell. Also includes a letter to Shane Leslie from Gen. Sir Montagu Stopford concerning the housing of the rapier Leslie used in the duel, dated 1957. |
| In collection: | Leslie papers, 1619-1992. |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
| Notes: | Physical description: 1 folder (24 items). |
| Arrangement: | Sub-fonds. |
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Correspondence concerning Norman Leslie's duel with S.Yousry Pasha,
1910-1957.
| In Collection: | Leslie papers, 1619-1992. |
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| Description: | Contains letters and telegrams relating to the duel fought by Norman Leslie with Yousry (Yousury) Pasha in 1910. Leslie was the last serving British officer ever to fight a duel, which was prompted when a letter Leslie sent to Yousry's wife was intercepted by him. Includes a letter and telegram from Yousry concerning arrangements for the duel, letters to Leonie Leslie and letters from Gen. John Maxwell. Also includes a letter to Shane Leslie from Gen. Sir Montagu Stopford concerning the housing of the rapier Leslie used in the duel, dated 1957. |
| Main Creator: | |
| Language: | English |
| Extent: | 1 folder (24 items). |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Call Number: |
MS 49,495/1150
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by National Library of Ireland. |