KINGLAKE, Alexander William (1809-1891). Historian.
Autograph Letter Signed to Warburton, 4 pages 8vo, Lincoln's Inn, 23 July 1845. Talking of plans for a trip to Algeria: 'How I wish that you could come to Algiers! I consider that it will not be at all an expensive trip. ...'.
From August until October 1845, Kinglake travelled in Algeria, where he met Colonel A. J. L. de St Arnaud and heard about Colonel A. J. J. Pélissier, who would each command the French forces in the Crimea and were currently suppressing rebel tribesmen.
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