British troops under the command of General Abercromby landing at Aboukir Bay, 1801. Sir Ralph Abercromby, 1734 –1801. Scottish soldier and politician.

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British troops under the command of General Abercromby landing at Aboukir Bay, 1801. Sir Ralph Abercromby, 1734 –1801. Scottish soldier and politician.

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