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Folio 206. Declaration by the King, entirely in his handwriting and signed by him,...

Catalogue reference: SP 8/14/74

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This record is about the Folio 206. Declaration by the King, entirely in his handwriting and signed by him,... dating from 1693 Oct 3 in the series King William's Chest. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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SP 8/14/74
Date
1693 Oct 3
Description

Folio 206. Declaration by the King, entirely in his handwriting and signed by him, dated at Loo. States that, as Charleroi holds out so well, and as the army of the enemy ought to be much diminished, he has resolved to attempt the succour of the place. Gives orders accordingly for the march of 8 battalions and the regiment of dragoons, together with the Count of Cerclas [Tserclaes]. Indicates he will be back with the army before they have arrived. [Addressed to Baron de Heyden? See SP 8/14 ff 207-8].

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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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