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  • Lot# : 1191 Nepal

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    Anglo-Nepalese War 1814 (Dec 29): Entire letter from Ontaree endorsed "OHMS" at top and signed at lower left "Lt. Col. Chamberlain at Ontaree" (Commander of the 24th regiment South Wales Borderers), addressed to Colonel C. Doyle, Head Quarters, Field Army and carried by courier or as enclosure; with contents stating "All here is still & stupid. The Gen'l (Marley) still on tour of his outposts". A salient letter - the Nepalese successfully attacked three days later on January 1st and inflicted 125 casualties in the ensuing battle.rnProvenance: Grosvenor, London, Nov 2005, lot 3233.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF