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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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Copies of intercepted and deciphered letters received from Carrington: Folios 41-43....
Catalogue reference: SP 36/103/1/41
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- [1747 Nov]
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Copies of intercepted and deciphered letters received from Carrington:
Folios 41-43. From Leurier to [?unknown]. Monsieur Christophe lays claim to Monsieur Jean's goods. Relates the organisation of the rebellion [Jacobite] in the British Isles, the Mediterranean Sea, and Jamaica. Describes how the British coasts and villages are full of soldiers. Dated Chelsea [Middlesex, London].
Folios 44-49. Copy:?Billot. Detailed account during the rebellions. Mentions the King and his government; Expenses and debts in the kingdom; Admirals' Hawk and Moisten; State of the army and navy; Death of Sir William Watkins Winn; Duke of Newcastle; Duke of Marlborough; poor health of the Duke of Cumberland.
Folios 50-53. From [?unknown]. Reports the current situation in England: Rising taxes; Forced enlistment; The hunt for Catholics; King George's fears; Poor health of Duke of Cumberland; William Watkins Wynn's death; Browne, son of Lord Montagu is ready to lead the Catholics.
Folio 54. A note mentioning Admiral Byng, who is organizing the fleet in Portsmouth and Plymouth with the rest of the fleet bound for the ocean and the Indies.
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- Folios 60-75
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- French
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- Open Document, Open Description
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