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'List and Quarters of His Majesty's Forces in Great Britain': 1740 May 7: Instruction...

Catalogue reference: SP 41/12/85

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SP 41/12/85
Date
1740 May 29
Description

'List and Quarters of His Majesty's Forces in Great Britain':

1740 May 7: Instruction to General Sir Charles Will to take command of several named units to encamp near Hounslow.

1740 May 7: Instruction to General George Wade to take command of several named units to encamp near Newbury.

1740 May 7: Instruction to Lieutenant General Philip Honywood to take command of several named units to encamp near Windsor.

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'List and Quarters of His Majesty's Forces in Great Britain': 1740 May 7: Instruction...

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