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Part 1, Folios 59-64. A very lengthy letter dated at London from [Colonel Sidney]...

Catalogue reference: SP 8/1/26

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This record is about the Part 1, Folios 59-64. A very lengthy letter dated at London from [Colonel Sidney]... dating from 1681 June 28 in the series King William's Chest. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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SP 8/1/26
Date
1681 June 28
Description

Part 1, Folios 59-64. A very lengthy letter dated at London from [Colonel Sidney] to [the Prince of Orange] analysing the situation concerning the King's ill feeling towards the Prince and the King's arising from the Prince's wish to give Sidney command of the troops in Holland. Lords Halifax and Hyde, the Duke [of York], Mr Seymour, Sir William Temple, [Sidney] Godolphin, the Duchess of Portsmouth, Lord Feversham, Mr Legg, the Duke of Albemarle and Sir Harry Bellassis are mentioned.

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The National Archives, Kew
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Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
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https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C18603099/

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King William's Chest

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Part 1, Folios 59-64. A very lengthy letter dated at London from [Colonel Sidney]...

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