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British School of the 18th century
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English:
William Leslie (1751-1777)
held in a gilt-metal frame, inscribed: Who can refrain from tears? Killed Prince-town Jany 3rd 1777 , the reverse with blue and grey agate; The Hon. William Leslie was the second son of David, 8th Earl of Leven and 5th Earl of Melville. He fought in the American War of Independence with the 17th Foot, a regiment that his uncle, Brigadier General Alexander Leslie, was the commanding officer. During the battle of Princeton, 3rd January 1777, he was mortally wounded and died at Pluckemin the following morning. He was buried with full military honours in the village graveyard. His younger sister, Lady Jane, married Sir John Stuart of Fettercairn (1752-1821) in 1775. |
Date |
circa 1780
date QS:P571,+1780-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
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Source/Photographer | Sotheby's |
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