CATHCART (Charles Murray, 1783-1859, from 1810 Lord Greenock, from 1843 2nd Earl, Commander in Chief, British North America, 1846-1849)

Autograph Letter Signed 'C.M. Cathcart Maj & AQMrG', to Lieutenant Trant, Assistant Quarter Master General, saying "for the Information of the Quarter Master General that a warrant was Signed by Lord Cathcart", (1756-1843, the writer's father), "at Copenhagen for two months Pay for me as a Permanent Assistant Quarter Master General from the 25th of September to the 24th of November 1807", 1 side 4to., Edinburgh, 15th January

The writer's father had been sent with Admiral Gambier to take control of the Danish fleet and city, to prevent the vessels falling into French hands. The resulting bombardment of Copenhagen was controversial, but undoubtedly strengthened Britain's position in the Baltic.
From 1810 Lord Greenock, now Lieutenant Colonel, fought in the Peninsula and the Low Countries, and at Waterloo, where he had three horses shot from under him.
Written from Edinburgh where his father was Commander in Chief, Scotland.

Item Date:  1808

Stock No:  55427      £225

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