When in early 1854 England and France were in alliance to defend Turkey, and declared war on Russia on 28 March, launching the first Crimean War,
O’Rorke, Lucy. The Life and Friendships of Catherine Marsh. Longmans, Green & Co., 1917.
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7 October 1854: The Patriotic Fund was set up by the Crown...
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The Patriotic Fund
was set up by the Crown to provide relief to the wives or widows and children of British soldiers who fought for their country during the Crimean War.
“The Times Digital Archive 1785-2007”. Thompson Gale: The Times Digital Archive.
