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Folios 119-120. [Unknown] to Mr Basing at Randal's Coffee House, London. Mr Blois...

Catalogue reference: SP 36/78/2/119

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This record is about the Folios 119-120. [Unknown] to Mr Basing at Randal's Coffee House, London. Mr Blois... dating from 1745 Dec 31 in the series Secretaries of State: State Papers Domestic, George II. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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SP 36/78/2/119
Date
1745 Dec 31
Description

Folios 119-120. [Unknown] to Mr Basing at Randal's Coffee House, London. Mr Blois has been delayed by 'contrary winds', but hopes to meet with Basing soon. Must speak to Mr Croft and Mr Cadogan to clear up 'Some uneasiness'. With directions to seal and deliver enclosed letter. Dated at 'Griffith' [?Mr Griffith's house]. With note on reverse in a different hand, confirming delivery to Mr Waite at Newcastle's office, by John Lewis. Enclosures:

1. Folios 121-122. [Unknown] to Mr Ball. Partially in cipher. No letters received in last five posts. Will visit Mr Cadogan or Mr Crofts in the next few days, and meet Mr Rivers or Mr Ratcliff. Anxious to hear from Ball before meeting. No news about Mr Booth or Mr Anderton. Mentions Mr Red, Mr Talon, Mr Ratcliff, 'other partners', and Mr Busby. Dated at 'Griffith'.

2. Folio 123. Copy. [Unknown] to Mr Ball. [Contents as in folios 121-122].

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Folios 314-319
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C15669297/

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