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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 83-84. Draft. Newcastle to Lord Edgecumbe. Informed Lords of the Admiralty...
Catalogue reference: SP 36/78/2/83
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This record is about the Folios 83-84. Draft. Newcastle to Lord Edgecumbe. Informed Lords of the Admiralty... dating from 1745 Dec 30 in the series Secretaries of State: State Papers Domestic, George II. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- 1745 Dec 30
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Folios 83-84. Draft. Newcastle to Lord Edgecumbe. Informed Lords of the Admiralty about intelligence from Major General Read, regarding preparations in Port Louis in Brittany [France]. Duke de Richelieu, Pretender's second son [Henry Benedict Stuart] and persons of 'Distinction' preparing embarkation at Dunkirk [France]. Should gather intelligence from western ports of France, particularly Port Louis [France]; will ask Mr Harris if 'Person on that Service from Penzance' [Cornwall] is available. Duke [of Cumberland] should soon retake Carlisle Castle from rebel [Jacobite] garrison. Lieutenant General Hawley appointed Commander in Chief of army in Scotland; Major General Huske will serve under him. 6,000 Hessian troops will land at Leith [Midlothian] or Berwick [?Northumberland]. Dated at Whitehall [Middlesex].
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- Folios 268-269
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