Levant.- Holbrook (Capt. Frederick) Journal of F[rederick] H[olbrook] Lieut. H.M 13th Regiment Commencing Aug. 1800. Notices and Returns during the campaign in Egypt 1801. Promotion to a company in 30th Regt. 1801, ?autograph manuscript, 65pp., including 1 blank p., later manuscript title in another hand window-mounted, all leaves mounted on paper stubs, a few leaves foxed, loosely inserted letter addressed to Holbrook from Charles Colville and a grid outlining the return of the 30th Regiment on April 30th 1802, contemporary calf, gilt, upper joint split with hinge strengthened, rubbed, 1800-1801; and a collection of 50 photographs of Palestine, v.s. (51)

⁂ Frederick Holbrook's journal details the account of the British campaign in Egypt from 1800-01, including the journey from Southampton and the military work against the French. He offers an account of the preparation before the Battles of Abukir and Mondora and provides lists and tables of those killed and wounded in these battles.