Treat to the Boys of H.M.S. Boscawen: Mr. George Napoleon Cooksey gave his annual generous and patriotic treat to the boys belonging to Her Majesty’s training-ship Boscawen, lying in the Southampton Water on Thursday. In the morning the boys to the number of about 350 were conveyed on shore in a steamer kindly lent for the purpose by the Steam Towing Company, a procession was formed, and the party marked up the High Street, the brass and fife and drum bands playing alternately some lively tunes. In the front was a banner, on which was inscribed the words “Long live Cooksey the friend of the Boscawens” … (description of event and list of attendees … includes) … Mr. Pinsent …
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GRO0420 India: Henry John Pinsent: 1812 – 1894