Letters, 1855.

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Letters, 1855.

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Chiefly to Colonel Walpole from British diplomats and military officials concerning the conduct and training of the British Osmanli Cavalry, an irregular regiment of Moslem horsemen from the Turkish provinces known as Bashi-Bazouks. Walpole was on a special mission to Syria and the regiment was being recruited to serve in the Crimean War. Some letters also refer to the interaction between Turkish and British officers. Other letters concern Colonel W. F. S. Beatson, who had been placed in charge of recruiting the contingent of Bashi-Bazouks and was then relieved of his duties. List of letters at the end.

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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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Beatson, W.F.S.

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Walpole, F. (Frederick), 1822-1876

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Officer, 4th Regiment of British Osmanli Cavalry in Syria. From the description of Letters, 1855. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 24778388 From the guide to the Frederick Walpole Letters, 1855, (David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University) Epithet: author British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000751.0x000289 ...

Great Britain. Army. Osmanli Cavalry, 4th.

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