Papers, 1807-1912.

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Papers, 1807-1912.

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The diary and other papers, kept by William Donald between October 14, 1857 and June 9, 1859, describe a voyage to India via Egypt and Aden and sieges and engagements in the Sepoy Rebellion. Accounting notes, 1851-1865, on verso pages at end. Includes an illustrated newspaper article about Donald's military career as well as papers regarding his pension and discharge from the Royal Engineers. Also contains contract of indenture between an earlier William Donald and Robert William Duff, who agreed to train him in gardening.

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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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