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1801 (1 January to 28 August). Diary compiled by
Augustus-Abraham Hely-Hutchinson
Pp89 manuscript, closely written, red leather bound notebook.
Augustus-Abraham went as a volunteer with a regiment of Dragoons
sailing from Cove [Cobh] and arriving in Aboukir Bay off Egypt. The
campaign was to drive the French forces out of Egypt which had been
left there by Napoleon after the defeat/destruction of the French fleet
under Admiral Nelson in Aboukir Bay.
€800-€1,000
Large Image & Place Bid Lot 55