Record

CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 3470/6/1/1634
TitleLetter from Lieutenant-Colonel Macleod sending a rather pessimistic report on his position.
DateApril 13th 1807
DescriptionThe bombardment is not having the expected result. He understands that Mahomet Ali is not in Cairo. The Mamelucks had bespoken 'germas' for the transport of their baggage. There are probably not more than 600 Turks and Albanians in Cairo though there are about 70 to 60 British P.O.Ws there. Stuart (Stewart) has gone to reconnoitre St Julian.
Access StatusOpen
Add to My Items