Price: $225.00
SKU: 59064
PUBLISHER: Engraved by F. Bartolozzi sculp. R.A.
MEDIUM: Stipple engraving,
DATE: Undated, 18th century.
EDITION SIZE: Image size 6 x 4 1/2" (145 x 115 mm) with margins.
DESCRIPTION: Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) attended Eton and Clare College in Cambridge, followed by the military academy at Turin. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel while serving in Germany during the Seven Years’ War. Upon assuming his father’s title as Earl in 1762, Cornwallis became an active member of the Whig party and accepted a command for duty in North America under the rank of Major General. Cornwallis served successfully, delivering a number of victories. Following a visit to England, Cornwallis returned to America as a Lieutenant General, the second in command to Sir Henry Clinton. After returning to England again, Cornwallis took responsibility for British forces in the South. Numerous Patriot victories lead to the depletion of Cornwallis’ resources and he was forced to surrender in October of 1781. Cornwallis went on to become Governor-General of India securing British victory in the Third Mysore War. He helped draw up the Peace of Amiens in 1802 and returned to India where he eventually died in 1805.
ADDITIONAL INFO: On watermark paper dated 1800. Proof before title.
CONDITION: Good condition. Sepia tone.
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