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Part 1, Folio 61. Letter dated at London from the Duke of York to the Prince of Orange...

Catalogue reference: SP 8/3/32

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SP 8/3/32
Date
1678 Apr 19
Description

Part 1, Folio 61. Letter dated at London from the Duke of York to the Prince of Orange expressing his sorrow at the news of his daughter's [Princess Mary's] miscarriage and that he will write to her advising her to be 'careful of herself another time'. He is also sorry to learn that the Spaniards have so few men that they cannot send any more troops into Bruges and since reinforements are essential, two English battalions are immediately being sent there.

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The National Archives, Kew
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Public Record(s)
Language
English
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Open Document, Open Description
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King William's Chest

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