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Folio 167. Copy of a letter dated at Liege from Count Cerclaes [Tserclaes] de Tilly...

Catalogue reference: SP 8/12/80

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This record is about the Folio 167. Copy of a letter dated at Liege from Count Cerclaes [Tserclaes] de Tilly... dating from 1692 Apr 24 in the series King William's Chest. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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SP 8/12/80
Date
1692 Apr 24
Description

Folio 167. Copy of a letter dated at Liege from Count Cerclaes [Tserclaes] de Tilly to the Prince of Waldeck. Provides details of the garrisons on the enemy's frontier, including: the cavalry companies at Charleville, Maissieres, Sedan, Bouillon; the dragoon companies at Mouson and Doucherie; the Rhine battalions due to leave on the 10[th] still at Sedan, Charleville and Massieres. He is leaving for Huy to review the garrison and await orders. [Post-script: two nights ago 10 to 12,00 enemy horses appeared around Huy and sent parties along the Meuse.]

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The National Archives, Kew
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Public Record(s)
Language
French
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
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