Letter to Vaughan from N. Godfrey Watt giving news from Sebastopol, including his view that the “govt would rather destroy another army…than charge one iota of the system of patronage”. With sketches of ‘Pierre’s new uniform’ and ‘Pierre galloping across Phoenix(?) Park’.

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Vaughan Family of Courtfield, Family and Military PapersDVau

Papers of William Michael VaughanDVau/1

Papers of Lt. Col. John Francis VaughanDVau/2

Commission of J.F. Vaughan as Captain in the Monmouth Militia, and envelope.DVau/2/1

Commission of Vaughan as Lt. Col. by Capel Hanbury Leigh, Lord Lieutenant of Monmouth.DVau/2/2

Commission of Vaughan as Lt. Col., Commandant, by Capel Hanbury Leigh, Lord Lieutenant of Monmouth.DVau/2/3

Transcript of first section of Col Vaughan’s Crimean War Diary, including notes on various aspects of army life and conditions. The original of this section does not seem to have survived.DVau/2/4

Second section of Col Vaughan’s Crimean War Diary including notes on various aspects of army life and conditions, plus photocopy.DVau/2/5

The Soldier in Peace and War, pamphlet published anonymously by Vaughan giving suggestions for arming and training the Light Infantry with observations on recruiting.DVau/2/6

News cuttings sent to Lt. Col. Vaughan at the Union Club, London, regarding Soldier in Peace & War. From the Morning Post, The Bristol Times and Bristol Mirror.DVau/2/7

‘Remedies’ – notes, in French for remedying problems in the army. Possibly linked to Vaughan’s publication Soldier in Peace and War.DVau/2/8

Notes and extracts from letters, in French and English. Possibly research notes of Vaughan for his book.DVau/2/9

Map of Sevastopol showing the Mamelon and Russian Defences, by Lt Col Vaughan, published by James Wyld.DVau/2/10

Copies of news cuttings of ‘Letters from the Crimea’ written by Private John Cooper Watkins, 23rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers at Sebastopol, regarding conditions in the Crimea. Newspaper in which published unknown.DVau/2/11

French Pass for Lt. Col. Vaughan through/from Constantinople. Signed C. de Missy. Stamped by Intendance Militaire and the French Eagle.DVau/2/12

Circular from the War Office (Lord Lieutenant Sidney Herbert), regarding increase in staff in Militia forces and changes to Regulations based on a report of the Royal Commissioners enquiring into the Establishment and Organisation of the Militia.DVau/2/13

‘Extract from the Memorandum regarding the Foundation, organization, establishment, instruction etc. of Volunteer Corps in Great Britain, to be raised under the Act 44 Geo. 3 Cap. 54.’DVau/2/14

Character References: 1) letter from [Frank E] Drewe to his father [Edward Simcoe Drewe, JP], introducing Vaughan, 20 Mar 1855 2) ‘Character of Mr J. Vaughan by J Marriott, 1843 3) ‘Roger Vaughan’s character’ by I Richards (3 papers, 1 envelope)DVau/2/15

‘Copy of Certificate to Rt. Hon. The Secretary-at-War, giving details of his army career and confirming his ability to command a Battalion of Infantry’DVau/2/16

Memorandum of a conversation with Mr Marshall, Militia.DVau/2/17

CorrespondenceDVau/2/18

Letter from H.M. Clifford, Lt. Col. Commander, Royal Monmouth Militia, at Pembroke Dock, to Lord Lieutenant regarding circular sent on 31 Dec about raising volunteers.DVau/2/18/1

Letter from Vaughan to Capt Carter regarding Regimental matters – stores and finance etc.DVau/2/18/2

Letter (incomplete) to ‘My Dear Sir’ [Vaughan?] regarding contemporary political issues.DVau/2/18/3

Private letter, John Dowling to Vaughan(?) regarding contemporary political issues and personal mattersDVau/2/18/4

Letter, from Crawshay Bailey and Gilbert George to Vaughan(?) regarding political argument with Digby Mackworth regarding Peel.DVau/2/18/5

Letter (incomplete) from John Dowling (to Vaughan) regarding contemporary political matters.DVau/2/18/6

Letter, John Lawrence, in the Crimea, to Vaughan.DVau/2/18/7

Letter, Darnard(?) to the General, regarding Vaughan’s abilities.DVau/2/18/8

Copy letter, from Vaughan regarding having gained permission of a leave of absence and his intention of going to Sebastopol, requesting an application to F.M. Lord Raglan for permission to stay with the army there.DVau/2/18/9

Copy letter to Col Clifford from Vaughan at the camp before Sebastopol, regarding volunteers, conditions etc.DVau/2/18/10

Private letter, written on reverse of the title page of a book, to Vaughan from James, Cpt. [Captain] at Middle Ravine Picquet regarding troop deployment.DVau/2/18/11

Letter to Vaughan from Major Arthur Herbert, camp before Sebastopol, giving news of events and sending on other letters and a map.DVau/2/18/12

Letter to Vaughan, Monmouth Militia, Pembroke, from Herbert(?), suggesting he applies for a regiment in the Foreign Legion being raised in Halifax. With envelope.DVau/2/18/13

Letter to Vaughan from Arthur Herbert, regarding the expedition to Restel.DVau/2/18/14

Letter to Lt Col Lysons regarding Welsh Fusiliers, Crimea, from Vaughan giving a donation of one day’s pay from each of the RM Regiment to their colleagues as a sign of sympathy and appreciation.DVau/2/18/15

Letter to Vaughan from James, Capt. before Sebastopol regarding defeat at Redan on 18th June.DVau/2/18/16

Letter from Lysons to Vaughan thanking him for his letter [D/Vaughan/2/6/15] and the money.DVau/2/18/17

Letter from Lysons to Vaughan, in response to his of 11 Jun [D/Vaughan/2/6/15], giving news and regretting Vaughan’s departure from the Crimea.DVau/2/18/18

Letter to Vaughan from Herbert(?) regarding various military ideas of Vaughan’s of which he approves, and other news.DVau/2/18/19

Letter to Vaughan from N. Godfrey Watt giving news from Sebastopol, including his view that the “govt would rather destroy another army…than charge one iota of the system of patronage”. With sketches of ‘Pierre’s new uniform’ and ‘Pierre galloping across Phoenix(?) Park’.DVau/2/18/20

Letter to Vaughan from William Syre(?), 3rd div camp Sebastopol, regarding the war, welfare of the men etc., which he considers poor and badly organised.DVau/2/18/21

Letter to Vaughan from Henry W. Bunbury, Light Division Camp, regarding sending back Capt Tyler with regret as ordered by Lord Hardinge, who considers him to be too old to be a subaltern.DVau/2/18/22

Letter to Vaughan from Charles Prothero, Clerk of the Peace, forwarding his commission as Lt Col of Monmouth Militia, from the Lord Lieutenant.DVau/2/18/23

Letter to Vaughan from A.B. Savery asking that a staff Sgt. of RMM be allowed to act as drill sgt to the Chepstow Volunteer Rifle Corps.DVau/2/18/24

Letter to Vaughan(?) from John Finnerty(?) reporting on the parading and drilling of the permanent staff as per his orders and use of Enfield rifles.DVau/2/18/25

3 letters in envelope, between Vaughan, Lord Llanover, and Reginald Jones/Herbert regarding the refusal of a commission of the latter under his assumed name of Herbert.DVau/2/18/26

Letter to Vaughan from J.W. Carter making his case against some action which has been punished (no details of the offence, just the case for the defence).DVau/2/18/27

Letter to Col Carter from Vaughan in reply to D/Vaughan/6/2/27.DVau/2/18/28

Letter to Vaughan from Charles Prothero forwarding, on behalf of the Lord Lieutenant, a letter from the Secretary of State for War fixing the time for training of the Militia.DVau/2/18/29

Letter to Vaughan from J.W. Lane enclosing a testimonial from Capt Marcus Beresford in pursuance of a commission.DVau/2/18/30

Letter to Vaughan from John Hill, Mayor, stating that he has heard only good things about the conduct of the Militia during recent training.DVau/2/18/31

Letter (draft) from Vaughan to the Duke of Beaufort regarding Lt. Vere F.J. Somerset, who has become involved with a girl in Monmouth who is of questionable character, and with whom he has refused to break off relations.DVau/2/18/32

Letter to Vaughan from F.N. Ward with a receipt for a cheque.DVau/2/18/33

Draft letter from Vaughan to Mr Donnell regarding the former’s resignation.DVau/2/18/34

Letter to the Duke of Beaufort from Vaughan regarding the latter’s resignation.DVau/2/18/35

Letter to Vaughan from R. Hickman saying that he is sorry for the Regiment that Vaughan is retiring.DVau/2/18/36

3 letters between Vaughan, the Duke of Beaufort and Major General Sir Garnett Wolseley regarding the possible change of the Regiment to engineers, asking for Vaughan’s opinion and the type of men in the Militia.DVau/2/18/37

Letter from [Frank E] Drewe of the Grange, [Broadhembury], Honiton, to Vaughan regarding the latter’s resignation from the Royal Monnmothshire Militia.DVau/2/18/38

Letter from Hickman to Vaughan regarding the latter’s retirement and the changing of the regiment, with an extract from the London Gazette regarding Vaughan (9 Jan 1877)DVau/2/18/39

Letter from Vaughan to Clifford Bentley regarding the type of men in the Militia. Vaughan states that he isn’t interested in where they are from, their religious or political leanings, just that they could do their duty.DVau/2/18/40

Part letter from William Williams (to Vaughan?) regarding political matters – reporting bills being read etc.DVau/2/18/41

Letter from Vaughan to the Duke of Beaufort thanking him for his consideration and kindness during his command.DVau/2/18/42

Copy letter to Lysons from Vaughan regarding sending of the money to Royal Welsh Fusiliers and hoping they will enjoy drinking their comrades’ health. [see letters D/Vaughan/2/6/15, 17 and 18]DVau/2/18/43

Envelope addressed to Captain A. Elliston, A.D.C. Brigadier General Scarlett, The Crimean, Armeé En Orient. Containing letter to ‘Darling Johnny Dee’ from Ceccy Dee(?), Nice, Xmas DayDVau/2/18/44

Papers of Col. Francis Baynham VaughanDVau/3

Papers of Major Charles Jerome VaughanDVau/4

Papers of Major Joseph Herbert VaughanDVau/5