An Original Secretarial Handwritten Letter from the Crimean War and Signed to the Base by C and C General Codrington to Lt. Gen Scarlett. Dated 1855. A letter regarding promotions of officers in the Cavalry regiments. General William Codrington 1804-1884 was a British Army officer and politician who served in the Crimean War. General Sir James Yorke Scarlett 1799–1871 was a British Army officer and hero of the Crimean War who led the Charge of the Heavy Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava on 25 October 1854. Condition is good. Folding crease. More images can be taken upon request. Size is 320mm x 195mm.