GARDINER (Richard, of the War Office)

LS to the Chevalier Des Breuils at 38 South Street, Manchester Square, saying that he is "directed by the Secretary at War to inform you that from the 1st of May next you have his leave to go to France for Six Months ... On your return if at the Expiration of Six Months, the Arrears of your Allowance will be paid to you, but if you do not return your Name will be struck off the List, but the Six Months Allowance will be paid to your order", 1 side folio with conjugate blank, War Office, 26th April some light browning

The Treaty of Amiens, signed in March 1802, brought a short respite in the war with France.

Item Date:  1802

Stock No:  12485      £25

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