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Portugal.
Catalogue reference: WO 6/40
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This record is about the Portugal. dating from 1796-1802. in the series War Department and successors: Secretary of State for War and Secretary of State.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- WO 6/40
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1796-1802.
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Description (What the record is about)
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Portugal.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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WO 6
War Department and successors: Secretary of State for War and Secretary of State...
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