Ligonier, John, 1st Earl Ligonier
£850
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photography
Auction: 13 January 2016 at 11:00 GMT
Description
Manuscript copy book of Lord Ligonier, recording, in a secretarial hand, copies of letters sent, c. 1760-61, mainly regarding military commissions, leave, discharges, appointments, promotions, &c.
Footnote
Provenance: The Earls of Lovelace, Torridon House
Note: Lord Ligonier was appointed Commander in Chief in 1757 until 1759 when he was appointed Master-General of the Ordnance.