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Waldegrave Pelham Clay orderly books 1800-1815 Clay, Waldegrave Pelham orderly books

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The Waldegrave Pelham Clay orderly books consist of three volumes of orders from Clay, a British lieutenant colonel who served in the Mediterranean in 1800, and as a major general, in the British West Indies between 1813-1815. The orders document the military's challenges in distributing food, water, supplies, clothes, and wages, and record disciplinary actions, promotions, and notable military events.

3 volumes

eng,

William L. Clements Library

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William L. Clements Library

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