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1. Letter books of military correspondence, 1761 Apr 23-1764 Sep 19.

Creator:: Conway, Henry Seymour, 1721-1795
Call Number:: LWL Mss Vol. 83
Image Count:: 320
Resource Type:: unspecified
Abstract:: Manuscript, in multiple hands, of copies of several hundred letters from Conway to other military officials, including Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick and John Manners, Marquis of Granby, during his service as deputy to Granby, Commander of the British forces, in the Seven Years' War, as well as subordinate officers and members of the Commissary Office. Many of the letters concern routine problems of military life and discipline; he requests wagons for camp necessaries, clothing, and supplies of ammunition; deplores the lack of horses and harness, notes that subalterns have no tents in which to sleep, discusses convalescent and discharge pay, and complains that he has no directions where to send sick soldiers, nor hospital wagons in which to transport them. He also reports numerous instances of delinquency in the military, including theft and robbery in the Guards; and, on June 19, 1761, writes to Granby for permission to court-martial a deserter as an example to the other soldiers, "as scarce a day passes without some desertion from us." He also discusses personnel issues, including an appointment to the Commissariat; engages in numerous disagreements with Lieutenant Colonel Beckwith over administrative matters, and acknowledges orders from Granby and Prince Ferdinand for marching and troop formation, as well as gives his opinions on how best to do so. In other military correspondence, he requests Lord Frederick Cavendish to look for proper ground for encamping twelve battalions at Bergen; asks Major Baczko to procure all possible intelligence of the motions of the enemy; and thanks Major General George Townshend for his report on the roads
Description:: Henry Seymour Conway (1719-1795) was an army general and politician. He fought in the War of the Austrian Succession; served in Ireland during the Jacobite Rebellion, and in Germany during the Seven Years' War. He was successively promoted to major general in 1756 and to lieutenant general in 1759. Sitting in the House of Commons from 1741 to 1774 and from 1775 to 1784, Conway became a leading member of the opposition, opposing the King's action against John Wilkes regarding general warrants in 1763. In 1765, he became secretary of state for the southern department in Lord Rockingham's ministry, where he promoted a policy of reconciliation towards the American colonies. He supported the repeal of the Stamp Act in 1766, and opposed the taxation policies of Chancellor of the Exchequer Charles Townshend. He criticized British prosecution of the war with the American colonies and played an important part in the House of Commons' resolution against continuing the war. In 1747, he married Caroline Bruce, countess of Ailesbury (1721-1803), and had one child, Anne (1749-1828) Seymour Damer. His aunt Catherine was the wife of Sir Robert Walpole, and Conway maintained a lifelong friendship and correspondence with his cousin Horace Walpole., In English and French., Inside front cover of vol. 1: index., Pasted on front cover of vol. 2: piece of paper on which is written, "Marshal Conway, Military Letters from Germany 1761. 62. 63. His own Copies.", Binding: vol. 1: half vellum over colored-paper boards; vol. 2: quarter vellum over colored-paper boards; vol. 3: full vellum; vol. 4: half vellum over green-paper boards., and For further information, consult library staff.
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain. and Great Britain
Subject (Name):: Cavendish, Frederick, Lord, 1729-1803., Cockburn, James, Sir, 1723-1801., Conway, Henry Seymour, 1721-1795., De Cosne, Ruvigny., Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, 1721-1792., Granby, John Manners, Marquis of, 1721-1770., and Townshend, George Townshend, Marquis, 1724-1807.
Subject (Topic):: Military administration, Military camps, Military discipline, Seven Years' War, 1756-1763, Militia, and Politics and government
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Letter books of military correspondence, 1761 Apr 23-1764 Sep 19.

2. Letter books of military correspondence, 1761 Apr 23-1764 Sep 19.

Creator:: Conway, Henry Seymour, 1721-1795
Call Number:: LWL Mss Vol. 83
Image Count:: 259
Resource Type:: unspecified
Abstract:: Manuscript, in multiple hands, of copies of several hundred letters from Conway to other military officials, including Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick and John Manners, Marquis of Granby, during his service as deputy to Granby, Commander of the British forces, in the Seven Years' War, as well as subordinate officers and members of the Commissary Office. Many of the letters concern routine problems of military life and discipline; he requests wagons for camp necessaries, clothing, and supplies of ammunition; deplores the lack of horses and harness, notes that subalterns have no tents in which to sleep, discusses convalescent and discharge pay, and complains that he has no directions where to send sick soldiers, nor hospital wagons in which to transport them. He also reports numerous instances of delinquency in the military, including theft and robbery in the Guards; and, on June 19, 1761, writes to Granby for permission to court-martial a deserter as an example to the other soldiers, "as scarce a day passes without some desertion from us." He also discusses personnel issues, including an appointment to the Commissariat; engages in numerous disagreements with Lieutenant Colonel Beckwith over administrative matters, and acknowledges orders from Granby and Prince Ferdinand for marching and troop formation, as well as gives his opinions on how best to do so. In other military correspondence, he requests Lord Frederick Cavendish to look for proper ground for encamping twelve battalions at Bergen; asks Major Baczko to procure all possible intelligence of the motions of the enemy; and thanks Major General George Townshend for his report on the roads
Description:: Henry Seymour Conway (1719-1795) was an army general and politician. He fought in the War of the Austrian Succession; served in Ireland during the Jacobite Rebellion, and in Germany during the Seven Years' War. He was successively promoted to major general in 1756 and to lieutenant general in 1759. Sitting in the House of Commons from 1741 to 1774 and from 1775 to 1784, Conway became a leading member of the opposition, opposing the King's action against John Wilkes regarding general warrants in 1763. In 1765, he became secretary of state for the southern department in Lord Rockingham's ministry, where he promoted a policy of reconciliation towards the American colonies. He supported the repeal of the Stamp Act in 1766, and opposed the taxation policies of Chancellor of the Exchequer Charles Townshend. He criticized British prosecution of the war with the American colonies and played an important part in the House of Commons' resolution against continuing the war. In 1747, he married Caroline Bruce, countess of Ailesbury (1721-1803), and had one child, Anne (1749-1828) Seymour Damer. His aunt Catherine was the wife of Sir Robert Walpole, and Conway maintained a lifelong friendship and correspondence with his cousin Horace Walpole., In English and French., Inside front cover of vol. 1: index., Pasted on front cover of vol. 2: piece of paper on which is written, "Marshal Conway, Military Letters from Germany 1761. 62. 63. His own Copies.", Binding: vol. 1: half vellum over colored-paper boards; vol. 2: quarter vellum over colored-paper boards; vol. 3: full vellum; vol. 4: half vellum over green-paper boards., and For further information, consult library staff.
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain. and Great Britain
Subject (Name):: Cavendish, Frederick, Lord, 1729-1803., Cockburn, James, Sir, 1723-1801., Conway, Henry Seymour, 1721-1795., De Cosne, Ruvigny., Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, 1721-1792., Granby, John Manners, Marquis of, 1721-1770., and Townshend, George Townshend, Marquis, 1724-1807.
Subject (Topic):: Military administration, Military camps, Military discipline, Seven Years' War, 1756-1763, Militia, and Politics and government
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Letter books of military correspondence, 1761 Apr 23-1764 Sep 19.

3. Letter books of military correspondence, 1761 Apr 23-1764 Sep 19.

Creator:: Conway, Henry Seymour, 1721-1795
Call Number:: LWL Mss Vol. 83
Image Count:: 171
Resource Type:: unspecified
Abstract:: Manuscript, in multiple hands, of copies of several hundred letters from Conway to other military officials, including Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick and John Manners, Marquis of Granby, during his service as deputy to Granby, Commander of the British forces, in the Seven Years' War, as well as subordinate officers and members of the Commissary Office. Many of the letters concern routine problems of military life and discipline; he requests wagons for camp necessaries, clothing, and supplies of ammunition; deplores the lack of horses and harness, notes that subalterns have no tents in which to sleep, discusses convalescent and discharge pay, and complains that he has no directions where to send sick soldiers, nor hospital wagons in which to transport them. He also reports numerous instances of delinquency in the military, including theft and robbery in the Guards; and, on June 19, 1761, writes to Granby for permission to court-martial a deserter as an example to the other soldiers, "as scarce a day passes without some desertion from us." He also discusses personnel issues, including an appointment to the Commissariat; engages in numerous disagreements with Lieutenant Colonel Beckwith over administrative matters, and acknowledges orders from Granby and Prince Ferdinand for marching and troop formation, as well as gives his opinions on how best to do so. In other military correspondence, he requests Lord Frederick Cavendish to look for proper ground for encamping twelve battalions at Bergen; asks Major Baczko to procure all possible intelligence of the motions of the enemy; and thanks Major General George Townshend for his report on the roads
Description:: Henry Seymour Conway (1719-1795) was an army general and politician. He fought in the War of the Austrian Succession; served in Ireland during the Jacobite Rebellion, and in Germany during the Seven Years' War. He was successively promoted to major general in 1756 and to lieutenant general in 1759. Sitting in the House of Commons from 1741 to 1774 and from 1775 to 1784, Conway became a leading member of the opposition, opposing the King's action against John Wilkes regarding general warrants in 1763. In 1765, he became secretary of state for the southern department in Lord Rockingham's ministry, where he promoted a policy of reconciliation towards the American colonies. He supported the repeal of the Stamp Act in 1766, and opposed the taxation policies of Chancellor of the Exchequer Charles Townshend. He criticized British prosecution of the war with the American colonies and played an important part in the House of Commons' resolution against continuing the war. In 1747, he married Caroline Bruce, countess of Ailesbury (1721-1803), and had one child, Anne (1749-1828) Seymour Damer. His aunt Catherine was the wife of Sir Robert Walpole, and Conway maintained a lifelong friendship and correspondence with his cousin Horace Walpole., In English and French., Inside front cover of vol. 1: index., Pasted on front cover of vol. 2: piece of paper on which is written, "Marshal Conway, Military Letters from Germany 1761. 62. 63. His own Copies.", Binding: vol. 1: half vellum over colored-paper boards; vol. 2: quarter vellum over colored-paper boards; vol. 3: full vellum; vol. 4: half vellum over green-paper boards., and For further information, consult library staff.
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain. and Great Britain
Subject (Name):: Cavendish, Frederick, Lord, 1729-1803., Cockburn, James, Sir, 1723-1801., Conway, Henry Seymour, 1721-1795., De Cosne, Ruvigny., Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, 1721-1792., Granby, John Manners, Marquis of, 1721-1770., and Townshend, George Townshend, Marquis, 1724-1807.
Subject (Topic):: Military administration, Military camps, Military discipline, Seven Years' War, 1756-1763, Militia, and Politics and government
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Letter books of military correspondence, 1761 Apr 23-1764 Sep 19.

4. Letter books of military correspondence, 1761 Apr 23-1764 Sep 19.

Creator:: Conway, Henry Seymour, 1721-1795
Call Number:: LWL Mss Vol. 83
Image Count:: 172
Resource Type:: unspecified
Abstract:: Manuscript, in multiple hands, of copies of several hundred letters from Conway to other military officials, including Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick and John Manners, Marquis of Granby, during his service as deputy to Granby, Commander of the British forces, in the Seven Years' War, as well as subordinate officers and members of the Commissary Office. Many of the letters concern routine problems of military life and discipline; he requests wagons for camp necessaries, clothing, and supplies of ammunition; deplores the lack of horses and harness, notes that subalterns have no tents in which to sleep, discusses convalescent and discharge pay, and complains that he has no directions where to send sick soldiers, nor hospital wagons in which to transport them. He also reports numerous instances of delinquency in the military, including theft and robbery in the Guards; and, on June 19, 1761, writes to Granby for permission to court-martial a deserter as an example to the other soldiers, "as scarce a day passes without some desertion from us." He also discusses personnel issues, including an appointment to the Commissariat; engages in numerous disagreements with Lieutenant Colonel Beckwith over administrative matters, and acknowledges orders from Granby and Prince Ferdinand for marching and troop formation, as well as gives his opinions on how best to do so. In other military correspondence, he requests Lord Frederick Cavendish to look for proper ground for encamping twelve battalions at Bergen; asks Major Baczko to procure all possible intelligence of the motions of the enemy; and thanks Major General George Townshend for his report on the roads
Description:: Henry Seymour Conway (1719-1795) was an army general and politician. He fought in the War of the Austrian Succession; served in Ireland during the Jacobite Rebellion, and in Germany during the Seven Years' War. He was successively promoted to major general in 1756 and to lieutenant general in 1759. Sitting in the House of Commons from 1741 to 1774 and from 1775 to 1784, Conway became a leading member of the opposition, opposing the King's action against John Wilkes regarding general warrants in 1763. In 1765, he became secretary of state for the southern department in Lord Rockingham's ministry, where he promoted a policy of reconciliation towards the American colonies. He supported the repeal of the Stamp Act in 1766, and opposed the taxation policies of Chancellor of the Exchequer Charles Townshend. He criticized British prosecution of the war with the American colonies and played an important part in the House of Commons' resolution against continuing the war. In 1747, he married Caroline Bruce, countess of Ailesbury (1721-1803), and had one child, Anne (1749-1828) Seymour Damer. His aunt Catherine was the wife of Sir Robert Walpole, and Conway maintained a lifelong friendship and correspondence with his cousin Horace Walpole., In English and French., Inside front cover of vol. 1: index., Pasted on front cover of vol. 2: piece of paper on which is written, "Marshal Conway, Military Letters from Germany 1761. 62. 63. His own Copies.", Binding: vol. 1: half vellum over colored-paper boards; vol. 2: quarter vellum over colored-paper boards; vol. 3: full vellum; vol. 4: half vellum over green-paper boards., and For further information, consult library staff.
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain. and Great Britain
Subject (Name):: Cavendish, Frederick, Lord, 1729-1803., Cockburn, James, Sir, 1723-1801., Conway, Henry Seymour, 1721-1795., De Cosne, Ruvigny., Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, 1721-1792., Granby, John Manners, Marquis of, 1721-1770., and Townshend, George Townshend, Marquis, 1724-1807.
Subject (Topic):: Military administration, Military camps, Military discipline, Seven Years' War, 1756-1763, Militia, and Politics and government
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Letter books of military correspondence, 1761 Apr 23-1764 Sep 19.

5. George 1st Marquess Townshend from the original picture in the possession of Robert Lovell Gwatkin Esqre. / [graphic]

Creator:: Josey, Richard, approximately 1841-1906, printmaker
Published / Created:: 1866.
Call Number:: Portraits T753G no. 1
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Portrait, half-length, seated to front, with head turned to look to left, his right forearm leaning on a table, holding a telescope; wearing armour, and folded fabric draped over his right shoulder; curtain at left; after Joshua Reynolds (Mannings 1762)."--British Museum online catalogue, description of scratched-letter state
Alternative Title:: George First Marquess Townshend
Description:: Title etched below image., Printmaker identified as Richard Josey in the Catalogue of engraved British Portraits., and Mounted on board.
Publisher:: Henry Graves & Compy., 6 Pall Mall
Subject (Name):: Townshend, George Townshend, Marquis, 1724-1807,
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > George 1st Marquess Townshend from the original picture in the possession of Robert Lovell Gwatkin Esqre. / [graphic]

6. The Honble. Colonel Townshend [graphic].

Creator:: McArdell, James, approximately 1729-1765, printmaker
Published / Created:: [not before 1764]
Call Number:: Portraits T753G no. 2
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Portrait of George Townshend standing three-quarter length slightly to left and leaning his right elbow on pedestal beside curtain, eyes to front, wearing uniform, his own hair curled, holding paper in his right hand labelled 'A Bill Intituled, An Act for the Better Order of the Militia Forces."--British Museum online catalogue, description of an earlier state
Alternative Title:: Honourable Colonel Townshend
Description:: Title engraved below image., Artist and printmaker from earlier states of the plate described in Smith, Russell, and the Catalogue of engraved British portraits., Later state, with imprint of John Bowles & Son burnished from plate (the remnants of which are faintly visible beneath title)., Date of publication based on date assigned to the earlier state in the British Museum online catalogue., For the earlier state with the imprint "Printed for Jno. Bowles & Son at the Black Horse in Cornhill", see British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1902,1011.3402. See also: Catalogue of engraved British portraits preserved in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum, v. 4, page 298. This earlier state is described as no. 176a (state 2) in: Russell, C.E. English Mezzotint portraits and their states, v. 2, page 221. An unspecified earlier state of this plate is also briefly mentioned in: Smith, J.C. British mezzotinto portraits, v. 2, no. 176, page 899., and Watermark.
Publisher:: publisher not identified
Subject (Name):: Townshend, George Townshend, Marquis, 1724-1807,
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The Honble. Colonel Townshend [graphic].

7. The Right Honourable George Lord Viscot. Townshend Lord Lieut. General, & General Governor of the Kingdom of Ireland, &c. &c. / [graphic]

Creator:: McArdell, James, approximately 1729-1765, printmaker
Published / Created:: [1764]
Call Number:: Portraits T753G no. 4+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Portrait of George Townshend standing three-quarter length slightly to left and leaning his right elbow on pedestal beside curtain, eyes to front, wearing uniform, his own hair curled, holding paper in his right hand labelled 'A Bill Intituled An Act for the Better Order of the Militia Forces &c'; lettered state after tree-trunk in arms altered to coronet, inscription to Governor in Ireland and publisher to Sayer."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Right Honourable George Lord Viscount Townshend
Description:: Title engraved below image., State from: Russell, C.E. English Mezzotint portraits and their states., Date of publication from British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1902,1011.3401., Townshend coat of arms engraved in lower margin., and Mounted on board to 51 x 41 cm.
Publisher:: Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller, No. 53 in Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain and Great Britain.
Subject (Name):: Townshend, George Townshend, Marquis, 1724-1807,
Subject (Topic):: Aristocracy (Social class) and Devices (Heraldry)
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The Right Honourable George Lord Viscot. Townshend Lord Lieut. General, & General Governor of the Kingdom of Ireland, &c. &c. / [graphic]

8. Marquis Townshend [graphic]

Creator:: Reynolds, Samuel William, 1773-1835, printmaker
Published / Created:: 1820.
Call Number:: Portraits T753G no. 3
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Portrait of George Townshend, 4th Viscount and 1st Marquess Townshend, half-length, facing the viewer, wearing coat open over cuirass, both hands on his belt."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Proof state, with the word "proof" etched beneath title., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on bottom edge., "From a series of 313 small mezzotints after the paintings of Reynolds, produced by S.W. Reynolds in the years between 1820 and 1826 with the aim of forming a complete set of illustrations of all the known works by Reynolds"--British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1832,1211.20., and Mounted on board to 31 x 25 cm.
Publisher:: Pubd. by S.W. Reynolds, Bayswater
Subject (Name):: Townshend, George Townshend, Marquis, 1724-1807,
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Marquis Townshend [graphic]

9. To the most noble George Marquis of Townshend, the officers and gentlemen of the Norfolk Rangers, this portrait and representation of their uniform is inscribed by the proprietors [graphic]

Creator:: Tomkins, Charles, 1757-1823, printmaker, artist
Published / Created:: [1 December 1799]
Call Number:: 799.12.01.01
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "A mounted officer of the Norfolk rangers, his blued sword drawn, a Tarleton helmet on his head, in green uniform with black facings and silver lace, a sword-belt across his chest and a sash about his waist, other members of the corps exercising in the fields beyond, the colours of the regiment below."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title from dedication etched below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Plate from: The British volunteer, or, A General History of the formation and establishment of the Volunteer and associated corps ... London : Printed by C. Whittingham ...; and published by T. Egerton ..., 1799., and Mounted to 35.2 x 23.4 cm; mounted on board to 36 x 28 cm.
Publisher:: Pubd. as the act directs, Decr. 1, 1799, for the proprietors by Egerton, Whitehall
Subject (Geographic):: Norfolk (England)
Subject (Name):: Townshend, George Townshend, Marquis, 1724-1807. and Great Britain
Subject (Topic):: Militia, Army, Volunteers, Military officers, Military uniforms, Cavalry, and Military training
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > To the most noble George Marquis of Townshend, the officers and gentlemen of the Norfolk Rangers, this portrait and representation of their uniform is inscribed by the proprietors [graphic]