Closing the Gate at Hougoumont by William Holmes Sullivan (PC)

"They then hastily withdrew into the great Court Yard by the gate which faces the Allied position, and which they instantly closed and endeavoured to block up with ladders, posts, barrows or whatever was nearest at hand. The French, however, succeeded in forcing the Gate, but the defenders betook themselves to the nearest cover, whence they poured a fire upon the intruders, and then rushing forward, a struggle ensued which was distinguished by the most intrepid courage on both sides. At length Lieutenant Colonel Macdonnell, Captain Wyndham, Ensigns Gooch and Hervey and Sergeant Graham, of the Coldstream Guards, by dint of great personal strength and exertions, combined with extraordinary bravery and perseverance, succeeded in closing the Gate against their assailants. Those of the latter who had entered the Court Yard fell a sacrifice to their undaunted and conspicuous gallantry." - From'The Waterloo Campaign, 1815' by William Siborne

Collectors postcard - first edition of 90 cards.

Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm)