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John Powell collection [textual record]

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Collection

Date:

1820-1826.

Reference:

R6417-0-6-E, MG24-F46

Type of material:

Textual material

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Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

99595

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John Powell collection
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Record information – Details
Date(s):

1820-1826.

Place of creation:

No place, unknown, or undetermined

Extent:

0.3 cm of textual records some transcripts.

Language of material:

English

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Collection consists of a letter written by Powell 12 July 1820, a few days after his arrival in Quebec, to an unknown person giving a resumé of his military service and the inscription from Powell's tombstone at Prescott, Ontario.

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Powell, John, 1783-1826

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Powell, John, 1783-1826 : John Powell joined the 9th Regiment in 1799 and served in Holland and Spain. In 1800 he was promoted to Lieutenant. Powell went on to serve in Ireland, South America, France and Canada. He became a captain and brevet major of the 76th Regiment. Powell died 15 February 1826, aged 43 at Prescott, Ontario.

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General note:

The inscription was received in 1937 and the letter was received in 1961.
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Great Britain. Army - Officers, 1820-1826 Prescott (Ont.), 1820-1826

Great Britain. Army - Records and correspondence, 1820-1826 Great Britain. Army. 76th Regiment, 1820-1826

John Powell - Career in the military, 1799-1820
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Private

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MG24-F46
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