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Dunmore to Harrington: he is expecting a demand from the French for extra ransom...

Catalogue reference: SP 87/18/128

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SP 87/18/128
Date
1745 Nov 18
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Dunmore to Harrington: he is expecting a demand from the French for extra ransom money for the prisoners, and requests instructions from Cumberland. Prince Frederic has told his Hessians not to take orders from the Austrians. He has released the two suspected spies, and has not been able to find Lord Clancarty's secretary. An embarkation at Dunkirk. Dated at Antwerp. ff. 255-256 Publication note

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