Object number
4201.68.9
Title
Letter detailing Captain Burgoyne for foreign service, 28th April 1808.
Description
The top right-hand corner of the letter to Captain Burgoyne states, 'Westminster' and is dated 28th April 1808. The letter, handwritten in black ink, details that under the orders of Captain Squire, Captain Burgoyne is again named for Foreign Service. On the reverse of this letter and again written in ink, however on the 20th April 1808, is a similar message: "... for foreign service under Capt Squire (Sweden)". When held up to the light, and in the centre of the paper, there is a watermark: "G Pike 1807".
Date
1808-04-20 - 1808-04-28
Production period
19th Century
Dimensions
- Height: 322 mm
- Width: 205 mm