Sir Charles Grey, K.B.
Published Jan.y. 1. 1797, by J.Sewell, Cornhill.
Stipple, 9 x 6". Slight crease.
Sir Charles Grey KB (1729-1807), 1st Earl Grey. An important British general, one of the most successful leaders in the American War of Independence. He earned the nickname 'No-flint Grey' by collecting the flints from his mens' muskets before a bayonet attack, maintaining the element of surprise. Grey was appointed commander-in-chief of the British troops in America, but the war ended before he could take office.
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Stipple, 9 x 6". Slight crease.
Sir Charles Grey KB (1729-1807), 1st Earl Grey. An important British general, one of the most successful leaders in the American War of Independence. He earned the nickname 'No-flint Grey' by collecting the flints from his mens' muskets before a bayonet attack, maintaining the element of surprise. Grey was appointed commander-in-chief of the British troops in America, but the war ended before he could take office.
[Ref: 5465] £30.00