CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 3745/2/3/1/34
Alt Ref No13/2
TitleCopy letter from Colonel Patrick Duff, Fort William (Bengal) to his brother James Duff, London, reporting on a meeting with the Commander-in-Chief (Sloper) concerning his command which has been refused him
Date12 September – 2 November 1785
Extent1 item
DescriptionCopy letter from Colonel Patrick Duff, Fort William (Bengal) to his brother James Duff, London, reporting on a meeting with the Commander-in-Chief (Sloper) concerning his command which has been refused him, and Sloper refused to put his decision in writing, so the Colonel is to travel home, 2 November 1785; copy letter from same to same to cover a bill, 29 October 1785; copy note from Lieut. General Sloper to Colonel Duff deciding against his command of Chuna Gheer, 18 September 1785; copy letter from Colonel Duff to the Commander-in-Chief presenting his case for being given the command of Chuna Gheer, 12 September 1785
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