Thomas Lawrence, to William Lawrence, West Kent Militia, Dublin

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

MIS/LAW/1

Title

Thomas Lawrence, to William Lawrence, West Kent Militia, Dublin

Date

17 Sep 1798

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Historical Background

It appears that Willam was drafted into the British forces countered the Irish rebellion of 1798.

Content Description

He wrote to Runcorn unsatisfactorally. He is excessively anxious, as must be William.

Acquisition Details

Presented by H. Cates, 1931.

Associated Material

This letter was presented along with MIS/LAW/2 and a red leather wallet (now 08/386).