Series
Hubert Hall: Papers
Catalogue reference: PRO 44
Date: 1881-1944
Miscellaneous correspondence and papers of Dr. Hubert Hall, relating mainly to his service in the Public Record Office and as secretary to the...
Item
3339. Nisbet Balfour to Clinton. A letter from Charles Town acknowledging previous...
Catalogue reference: PRO 30/55/28/31
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This record is about the 3339. Nisbet Balfour to Clinton. A letter from Charles Town acknowledging previous... dating from 1781 Feb 13 in the series Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester: Papers. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- 1781 Feb 13
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3339. Nisbet Balfour to Clinton. A letter from Charles Town acknowledging previous letters and convoys. Also referring to the requirement of cavalry to oppose enemy incursions. The plan by Charles Montagu in raising a corps from [American] prisoners requires approval. General Duportail [Continental volunteer] is ordered to Philadelphia via Wilmington but went 300 miles out of his way to Greene's camp to pass on intelligence for unknown reasons.
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Note (Additional information about the record)
- Note: Enclosing letter from Major Craig, 4 Feb; extract of letter from Lord Rawdon, 6 Feb; circular from Lord George Germain, 7 Dec, with copy of Lords of Admiralty's letter of 6th.
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- Public Record(s)
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- Personal and family papers
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Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester: Papers
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