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Sir George Cockburn, 10th Baronet (1772-1853)
Extract from a diary of Rear Admiral Sir George Cockburn : with particular reference to General Napoleon Bonaparte, on the passage from England to Saint Helena in 1815, on board H.M.S. Northumberland, bearing the Rear Admiral's flag. 1860
22.4 x 2.2 x 14.5 cm (book measurement (conservation)) | RCIN 1047049
Sir George Cockburn, 10th Baronet (1772-1853)
Extract from a diary of Rear Admiral Sir George Cockburn : with particular reference to General Napoleon Bonaparte, on the passage from England to Saint Helena in 1815, on board H. M. S. Northumberlan 1860
Sir George Cockburn, 10th Baronet (1772-1853)
Extract from a diary of Rear Admiral Sir George Cockburn : with particular reference to General Napoleon Bonaparte, on the passage from England to Saint Helena in 1815, on board H. M. S. Northumberlan 1860
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A manuscript copy of Admiral George Cockburn's diary recording his conversations with Napoleon Bonaparte. Admiral Cockburn commanded HMS Northumberland, which conveyed Napoleon to his exile in St Helena. He spent much time with Napoleon on the long voyage, and noted down their conversations.
Provenance
Probably presented to Queen Victoria
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Measurements
22.4 x 2.2 x 14.5 cm (book measurement (conservation))
22.4 x 2.2 x 14.5 cm (book measurement (inventory))
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ExhibitionWaterloo at Windsor: 1815-2015: Windsor Castle
Throughout 2015, the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, this exhibition will combine a themed trail through the State Apartments with a display of prints, drawings and archival material that explores the battle and its aftermath.
