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David Latimer Tinling-Widdrington journal

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0139
Finding aid note: Stored on-site at the Woodson Research Center.

Scope and Contents of the Papers

The journal primarily recounts the army career of David Latimer Tinling-Widdrington’s son, George Widdrington, from 1796 until his death in 1813 at the Battle of Vittoria, the decisive battle of the Peninsular War. The journal contains numerous descriptions of battles, many taken from copies of letters sent by George to his family. Also included are copies of other letters, including several by Joseph Cook, a relative by marriage. The journal contains a great deal of genealogical information concerning the Widdrington name, and Army lists (British, Portuguese, and French armies).

Dates

  • 1796 - 1813

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This material is open for research.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish from the David Latimer Tinling-Widdrington journal, 1796-1813 must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.

Biographical Sketch

David Latimer Tinling-Widdrington was a “Major of Brigade” when this journal commences. He later became a Lieutenant-Colonel in the 2nd Battalion of the 17th Regiment and, in 1812, became a Major-General and was appointed to the staff at Gibraltar. The journal describes the army career of Tinling-Widdrington’s son, George Widdrington, who died in 1813 at the Battle of Vittoria. This was the decisive battle of the Peninsular War; it was the last major battle against Napoleon's forces in Spain and opened the way for the British forces under Lord Wellington to invade France.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract:

The journal primarily recounts the army career of David Latimer Tinling-Widdrington’s son, George Widdrington, from 1796 until his death in 1813 at the Battle of Vittoria, the decisive battle of the Peninsular War. The journal contains numerous descriptions of battles, many taken from copies of letters sent by George to his family. Also included are copies of other letters, including several by Joseph Cook, a relative by marriage. The journal contains a great deal of genealogical information concerning the Widdrington name, and Army lists (British, Portuguese, and French armies).

Provenance

Purchased from Walford (dealer), 1960.

Related Materials

Peninsular War letters, 1808-1813, MS 155, http://www.rice.edu/fondren/woodson/mss/ms155.html

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the David Latimer Tinling-Widdrington journal, 1796-1813
Status
Completed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

https://library.rice.edu/woodson
Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA

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