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Folios 129-131. Letter dated at St James's from Lord Rochford to Lord Harcourt giving...

Catalogue reference: SP 63/449/35

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This record is about the Folios 129-131. Letter dated at St James's from Lord Rochford to Lord Harcourt giving... dating from 1775 Oct 19 in the series State Paper Office: State Papers Ireland, Elizabeth I to George III. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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SP 63/449/35
Date
1775 Oct 19
Description

Folios 129-131. Letter dated at St James's from Lord Rochford to Lord Harcourt giving the King's detailed instructions for the embarkation on 1 December of the 15th, 37th, 53rd, 54th and 57th Foot from Cork for North America. The instructions also cover those additional companies that are to remain in Ireland in order to recruit. The 32nd and 36th Foot are being sent to Ireland in the transports that will then take the five regiments to North America. The 68th Foot is to be sent from Scotland on board vessels to be provided by the Duke of Argyll.

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Language
English
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Open Document, Open Description
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https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C20500052/

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State Paper Office: State Papers Ireland, Elizabeth I to George III

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