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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 3470/6/1/711
TitleLetter: Captain Charles Mackenzie
Date19 July 1803
Extent1 item
DescriptionLetter from Captain Charles Mackenzie with a long account of a stupid quarrel in the 78th between Captains Brown and Grant which resulted in a duel, when Grant was shot in the groin and died. Comments on whether the vacancy caused should be filled by purchase or automatically by the writer of the letter who seemed to be the next senior. [Marked 'A31' in red]
Access StatusOpen
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