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Pakenham (Sir Edward Michael, 1778-1815). Autograph letter signed as adjutant-general in the Peninsula to Denis Pack (c.1772-1823), 6 July 1813, addressed to 'My dear Pack', single bifolium written on all 4 sides, old folds (short nicks to ends), docketed in pencil ('1813, Hon. Col. Pakenham appt to Highland Brigade'), 4to (25 x 19.8 cm) (Qty: 1) The noted War of 1812 casualty Edward Pakenham writes as adjutant-general to the Duke of Wellington (at that point a marquess) informing Major-General Pack of an apparently unwelcome appointment as temporary commander of the Highland Brigade (6th division), explaining the rationale behind Wellington's decision, and making recommendations for the appointment of subordinate officers. Later in the month Pack was wounded commanding the division at the battle of Souraren. Pakenham was killed leading the British forces at the Battle of New Orleans (8 January 1815); his counterpart on the American side was Andrew Jackson later seventh president of the United States.