Crimean War - Battle of Balaclava - Charge of the Light Brigade, 25th October 1854 :- An Eye Witness Account by Pte. Henry Nathan, 11th Hussars. 8 sided m/s letter in a sloping long hand, black ink, dated 26/10/87 in which Nathan describes the Charge and his subsequent capture. A remarkable and detailed account. Addressed to S.A. Williams with original envelope. With two associated letters (1923/25) and two typed copies (quantity)
Sold for £1,100
Estimated at £200 - £400
Crimean War - Battle of Balaclava - Charge of the Light Brigade, 25th October 1854 :- An Eye Witness Account by Pte. Henry Nathan, 11th Hussars. 8 sided m/s letter in a sloping long hand, black ink, dated 26/10/87 in which Nathan describes the Charge and his subsequent capture. A remarkable and detailed account. Addressed to S.A. Williams with original envelope. With two associated letters (1923/25) and two typed copies (quantity)
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