Personal correspondence of John Archibald Ballard

Letters sent by John Archibald Ballard to his family during his service in the Crimean War and while Mint Master at Bombay. Includes letters sent to family by his wife Joanna during their time in India and an account written by her of his retirement, tour of Greece and sudden death. Also contains extracts from John Archibald Ballard's diary covering his military service copied by his brother.

Object Details

ID: BLRD/1/2
Type: Manuscript
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Ballard, John Archibald
Date made: 1840-1883
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 4 folders
Parts: Papers of Lieutenant-General John Archibald Ballard (Manuscript)