Collection GB 0074 CLC/081 - LIGHT HORSE VOLUNTEERS OF LONDON AND WESTMINSTER

Identity area

Reference code

GB 0074 CLC/081

Title

LIGHT HORSE VOLUNTEERS OF LONDON AND WESTMINSTER

Date(s)

  • [1829] (Creation)

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1 production unit.

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Biographical history

The regiment was formed in 1779, disbanded in 1783, reformed in 1794, and finally disbanded in 1829. Its members were mainly wealthy Londoners, including many merchants and bankers.

According to the original paper wrapper (now tipped in at the front of the volume), the volume belonged to Colonel Bosanquet who was commanding officer when the corps disbanded in 1829. The volume was evidently among the archives of the regiment held by him which are mentioned on page i of An historical account of the Light Horse Volunteers of London and Westminster... by James N. Collyer and John Innes Pocock (London, 1843). The subsequent provenance of the volume is unknown.

Archival history

GB 0074 CLC/081 [1829] Collection 1 production unit. Light Horse Volunteers of London and Westminster

The regiment was formed in 1779, disbanded in 1783, reformed in 1794, and finally disbanded in 1829. Its members were mainly wealthy Londoners, including many merchants and bankers.

According to the original paper wrapper (now tipped in at the front of the volume), the volume belonged to Colonel Bosanquet who was commanding officer when the corps disbanded in 1829. The volume was evidently among the archives of the regiment held by him which are mentioned on page i of An historical account of the Light Horse Volunteers of London and Westminster... by James N. Collyer and John Innes Pocock (London, 1843). The subsequent provenance of the volume is unknown.

Volume purchased by the Library from Christie's on 16 April 1980. It was catalogued by Guildhall Library staff in the same year. The Guildhall Library Manuscripts Section merged with the London Metropolitan Archives in 2009.

Regimental record book of the Light Horse Volunteers of London and Westminster, including lists of members, summary of financial accounts, descriptions of premises, minutes of meetings and letters.

One item.

Not available for online ordering. Please see staff.

Copyright to these records rests with the depositor.

English

Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm

The National Archives hold other records of the Light Horse Volunteers which were received from Bosanquet (PRO 30/3).

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

June to August 2010. Militia records Wars (events) Napoleonic Wars (1800-1815) Organisation and management Administration Military administration Militia Organizations Military organizations State security Armed forces Volunteer forces Documents Information sources Light Horse Volunteers of London and Westminster City of Westminster London England UK Western Europe Europe

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Volume purchased by the Library from Christie's on 16 April 1980. It was catalogued by Guildhall Library staff in the same year. The Guildhall Library Manuscripts Section merged with the London Metropolitan Archives in 2009.

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Scope and content

Regimental record book of the Light Horse Volunteers of London and Westminster, including lists of members, summary of financial accounts, descriptions of premises, minutes of meetings and letters.

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One item.

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Conditions governing access

Not available for online ordering. Please see staff.

Conditions governing reproduction

Copyright to these records rests with the depositor.

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

Language and script notes

English

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

The National Archives hold other records of the Light Horse Volunteers which were received from Bosanquet (PRO 30/3).

Finding aids

Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm

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London Metropolitan Archives

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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

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  • English

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