Journal of the Visitations of the Right Reverend The
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(George, first Bishop of Gibraltar, 1794-1863) Journal of the Visitations of the Right Reverend The Lord Bishop of Gibraltar to the British Army in the East During the Months of April & May A.D. 1855, manuscript, title, dedication and 99pp. excluding blanks, slightly browned, original morocco, gilt, slightly rubbed, sm. 4to, 1855. [Sevastopol]. "May 5th. 1.30 Started for the picket house, for which place you have to cross three or four ravines and one near the picket house is covered with Russian shot and shell.2.30 Get to our ruined stand. The town is not very clear today. The firing from the French, and Russian, batteries is very brisk. 3.15. A French Powder magazine blew up, upon which most of our batteries opened fire, so I instantly retreated to my old position on Cathcarts hill. May 11th. 7.40. Lord Raglan, had an interview with the Bishop, which lasted for some time."
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