William Roy

Roy, William

Scottish military engineer, surveyor, and antiquarian (1726-1790). Fragments of an autograph letter signed. London. 05.11.1778. 4to. 1 page. With autograph address.
$ 519 / 480 € (82360/BN53359)

Two clipped pieces from a letter to Simon Frazer about the Cocksheath military camp: "The Remainder of the Regiments at Cocksheath, not mentioned in my paper of last night, because I had not myself been furnished with the necessary information, break up Camp, as underneath. [...] Let your people have orders to provide accordingly [...]". - Slightly brownstained. Mounted together on backing paper with traces of former mounting on verso.

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