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William Jowett (d. 1856)

Diary written during the Crimean war 1856

17 x 11 cm (book measurement (conservation)) | RCIN 1020761

Diary written during the Crimean war / William Jowett

William Jowett (d. 1856)

Diary written during the Crimean war / William Jowett 1856

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Diary written during the Crimean war / William Jowett

William Jowett (d. 1856)

Diary written during the Crimean war / William Jowett 1856

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Description

Sergeant Jowett of the 7th Fusiliers wrote a diary of his time in the Crimea which was published as a memorial, after he died from injuries sustained during the final assault on Sebastopol. This volume was presented to Queen Victoria by Sgt. Jowett’s parents, accompanied by a letter which pays a moving tribute to their son.

Provenance

Presented to Queen Victoria by Sergeant Jowett's parents, Enoch and Mary Ann Jowett
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection William Jowett (d. 1856)
(author)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Physical properties

Measurements

17 x 11 cm (book measurement (conservation))
Groupings
Category
Books
Object type(s)
printed & manuscript material
books
Subject(s)
Social sciences
Military affairs
Wars, Campaigns & Battles
Wars
Wars of the nineteenth century
Crimean War (1853-1856)
References

Alternative title(s)

Diary written during the Crimean war / William Jowett.

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