W1/5425

Private William Gordon, 1st Foot, to Samuel Whitbread II

February 1810

From: 1810 To: 1810

Arrears of pay of 4th Battalion, 1st Foot, for Dec 1809 and January 1810 were unpaid until 5 February; writer wrote a letter (copy given) to Lord Palmerston on 28 January, but did not send it, hearing they were to be paid; it fell into the hands of officers; he was arrested but has not been tried; he has broken no law; asks for advice & help.

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Whitbread, Samuel II,
Gordon, William,
Palmerston, Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount

British Army, 1st Regiment of Footguards, wages