Elias and Andrew Durnford Royal Engineers orderly book 1782-1795 Durnford, Elias and Andrew Royal Engineers orderly book

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Elias and Andrew Durnford Royal Engineers orderly book 1782-1795 Durnford, Elias and Andrew Royal Engineers orderly book

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The Elias and Andrew Durnford Royal Engineers orderly book contains copies of incoming and outgoing military orders and correspondence pertaining to the British Army's Corps of Royal Engineers in the late 18th century. Orders and letters from Major General James Bramham, Chief Engineer William Green, and others concern equipment, officers' pay, courts martial, and other military subjects.

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