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The Letters of Jasper Hall, Crimean War

The full transcript of these letters can be seen in the museum publication: Letters from the Crimea - Letters written by Captain Jasper Hall to his father and sister whilst serving in the Crimea.  They reveal many of the manners and social attitudes of the time.  Price including UK postage £2.50 are available from the museum shop.

bulletKO1157/05 a Letter of Captain Jasper Hall, 4th Foot, Crimean War 26 Feb 1856
The fighting is now nearly over, small skirmishes and burst of gunfire seem to be the only activity. The letter is very busy and cheerful in tone, describing a grant review and the mild, spring like weather, with flowers showing in the sheltered places while snow still lingers. He refers to trouble and delays in the mail and decides to send this letter through the post office and one to his father through the Secretary at War’s letter bag, to see which arrives first! He mentions having his picture taken by a young Milanese painter who had been staying at the Sardinian head quarters.
bulletKO1157/05 b Letter of Captain Jasper Hall, 4th Foot, Crimean War

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