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Folio 189. Maximilian Emanuel, the Elector of Bavaria, to the King, dated at the...

Catalogue reference: SP 8/14/66

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This record is about the Folio 189. Maximilian Emanuel, the Elector of Bavaria, to the King, dated at the... dating from 1693 Sept 1 - 1693 Sept 30 in the series King William's Chest. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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SP 8/14/66
Date
1693 Sept 1 - 1693 Sept 30
Description

Folio 189. Maximilian Emanuel, the Elector of Bavaria, to the King, dated at the camp at Gaure. Indicates there are so many conflicting reports it is hard to tell what the reality is. Nevertheless, he tells the King that La Valette is believed to be at Arlebeck with between 2,000 and 6,000 men, but in poor condition with many sick. Asks for the King's orders according to the different reports, such that once the facts are confirmed he will be able to proceed accordingly.

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The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
French
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
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https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C19239676/

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