Manuscript notebook containing copies of letters by Colonel John Oldfield, compiled in December 1844
The 24 letters contained in this bound book relate to the period between 15 January and 9 July 1815, and include Oldfield's reflections on the Battle of Waterloo (1815). Oldfield was a brigade major with the Royal Engineers and responsible for the construction of the defences of Ypres.
NAM Accession Number
NAM. 1974-03-147-1
Copyright/Ownership
National Army Museum Copyright
Location
National Army Museum, Study collection
Object URL
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