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Irvine, Charles (1756-1819) Collection of letters of British soldier Charles Irvine to his brother [Decimalized .01-.18]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.023 Author/Creator: Irvine, Charles (1756-1819) Place Written: Various Type: Header Record Date: 1781-1783 Pagination: 18 items Order a Copy

Charles Irvine served in the British Army for fifteen years before going on half pay. But he soon returned, and eventually rose to the rank of major general.
Alexander Irvine was the Eighteenth Laird of Drum. He was involved in a number of financial squabbles during his early life.

Irvine, Charles, 1756-1819
Irvine, Alexander, 1754-1844

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