[Journal], 1810 Oct. 13-1812 Dec. 12.

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[Journal], 1810 Oct. 13-1812 Dec. 12.

Ms. journal by Sir James Wilson, written between 1810 and 1812 while serving in the British Army in Spain and Portugal during the Peninsular War against Napoleon.

[167] leaves, bound ; 12 x 20 cm.

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