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1371. Riedesel to Phillips. A letter from Cambridge acknowledging one received as...

Catalogue reference: PRO 30/55/12/50

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This record is about the 1371. Riedesel to Phillips. A letter from Cambridge acknowledging one received as... dating from 1778 Sep 18 in the series Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester: Papers. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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PRO 30/55/12/50
Date
1778 Sep 18
Description

1371. Riedesel to Phillips. A letter from Cambridge acknowledging one received as well as an order for a report on German troops requirements for winter. Stated that a copy of orders was sent to Brigadier-General de Gall requesting his opinion on needs for Hess-Hanau troops, and as soon as answer received, would pass it on. Called a Council meeting on requirement for Brunswick troops and that the Duke of Brunswick pays for them. If General Clinton wouldn't provide the winter clothing, would procure items himself, charge it to the duke and await repercussions from home.

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PRO 30/55

Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester: Papers

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Over 27 million records

This record is held at The National Archives, Kew

96,788 records

Within the department: PRO

Domestic Records of the Public Record Office, Gifts, Deposits, Notes and Transcripts

10,114 records

Within the series: PRO 30/55

Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester: Papers

133 records

Within the piece: PRO 30/55/12

1316 - 1453. Described at item level.

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