Object number
4201.68.6
Title
Letter detailing Lt Burgoyne for service
Description
The top right-hand corner of the letter states, "Ordnance Office Westminster" and is dated 1st October 1798. The letter, handwritten in ink, details Lt Burgoyne's employment for service under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Twiss ("the Commanding Engineer in the Southern District"). Written at the back of the letter is, "Lieut Burgoyne// Corps of Royal Engineers// Dover". When held up to the light, and in the centre of the letter, is a large watermark, with what appears to be an individual facing to the right while walking and holding a shield and sceptre-like object. This watermark is topped with an image of the Crown.
Date
1798-10-01 - 1798-10-01
Production period
18th century
Dimensions
- Width: Folded 205 mm
- Height: 330 mm
- Width: When open 395 mm
- Height: 330 mm