Family letters to Thomas George Harriott, Royal Staff Corps, British Army, 1812-14.
- Reference:GB 227 msDA536.H2
- Dates of Creation:1812-1814
- Name of Creator:
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:Each letter is of 4pp.
Scope and Content
Eighteen letters from members of his family addressed to Lt Thomas George Harriott.
The letters are in the hands of Harriott's father, [also Thomas], his brother William H Harriott, and his sister, Elizabeth Hill. They concern themselves mostly with family matters but digress occasionally into comments on public affairs, London social life, office procedures in the Paymaster General's office, comments on the exhibition of the paintings of Sir Joshua Reynolds and other information concerning the Royal Academy of Arts. Most letters include some meteorological information.
Administrative / Biographical History
Lt Thomas George Harriott was serving on the staff corps of Arthur Wellesley [Lord Wellington, later duke of Wellington] variously in France, Spain and Portugal.
Arrangement
Chronological order
Access Information
By appointment with the Keeper of Manuscripts. Access to records containing confidential information may be restricted.
Acquisition Information
Given by Mrs James Greig, 26 June 1943.
Note
Call number used to be ms372-ms389
Other Finding Aids
Individual Manuscripts and Small Collections database available as part of Manuscripts Database.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Binding: Green board folder with tie. Paper: From single sheet, 37.2x22.6 cm folded, to single sheet, 40.5x25.1cm folded.
Archivist's Note
Description compiled by Maia Sheridan, Archives Hub project archivist, based on material from the Manuscripts Database
Conditions Governing Use
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Accruals
None
Subjects
Family Names
Personal Names