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J Scrope to Harrington see SP 36/48, f188
Catalogue reference: SP 36/46/187A
Date: 1738 Oct 25
J Scrope to Harrington see SP 36/48, f188
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Folios 3-4. Walpole to [unknown]. Speculations concerning French; believes intended...
Catalogue reference: SP 36/78/2/3
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Folios 3-4. Walpole to [unknown]. Speculations concerning French; believes intended invasion no longer a threat. Transports from Dunkirk [France] going to ports at Calais [France] and Boulogne [France] to embark troops. Smaller transports might be carrying ammunition and accoutrements, and serve as landing craft. England has a considerable army ready to oppose invasion. Lord John Drummond was fortifying at Perth [Perthshire], but fell back to Montrose [Angus]. Believes French want to separate England and Ireland. French are calling 'him' [James Francis Edward Stuart or Charles Edward Stuart] Duke of Albany.
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