Diary, 1808-1809.

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Diary, 1808-1809.

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Entries give an account of Wright's voyage to Spain on the headquarters ship, Ann, and of his participation in the Peninsular War as a member of the British Fifty-ninth Foot Regiment. Sir David Baird, also on board the ship, was commander-in-chief of the expedition. Wright describes his travel chiefly in northwestern Spain, including the seaport of Corunna as well as Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, and Ponferrado.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Baird, David, Sir, 1757-1829

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English general. From the description of Autograph letters signed (3) : Dingapore, Dublin and Colchester, to John Spottiswoode and unidentified correspondents, 1800 May 29, 1820 July 8 and "Tuesday" [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270858521 ...

Wright, John, ca. 1774-1829.

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British army officer. From the description of Diary, 1808-1809. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 23804882 ...

Great Britain. Army. Regiment of Foot, 59th.

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Ann (Ship)

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Voyages: (1) From Bengal 1802. Capt James Stewart. Calcutta 19 Nov 1801 - 31 Jan 1802 Saugor - 20 Apr St Helena - 25 Jun Gravesend. (2) From Bengal 1810. Capt Charles Clarke. Calcutta 21 Sep 1810 - 24 Nov Saugor - 20 Feb 1811 St Helena - 26 Apr East India Dock. British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : CorporateBody : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000081.0x00028f ...