CollectionCumberland Papers
ReferenceCP/OB
Record TypeMilitary orders
TitleMilitary Order Books
DateMay 1742 - September 1762
DescriptionThese Order Books cover the period May 1742 to September 1762. They contain orders from campaigns across the UK and Europe, particularly from the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years War. As well as orders of march and organisation of troops and officers, the orders frequently reference court martials, lost items, extra events such as divine services, and rules for the conduct and appearance of the soldiers.
LanguageEnglish
Extent12 volumes
Access ConditionsAvailable for research
Related MaterialSee also CP/VOL/2
Digitisation NotesAvailable online within Gale's 'State Papers Online' product which is available from institutions that have a license or onsite at The National Archives, Kew.
LevelSeries
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