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To Arnold. Is grieved to hear of Phillips' death; had ordered Arnold to the Nottoway...

Catalogue reference: PRO 30/11/86/35-36

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This record is about the To Arnold. Is grieved to hear of Phillips' death; had ordered Arnold to the Nottoway... dating from 1781 May 17 in the series Charles Cornwallis: Papers. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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PRO 30/11/86/35-36
Date
1781 May 17
Description

To Arnold. Is grieved to hear of Phillips' death; had ordered Arnold to the Nottoway to prevent an action with the Marquess; is to leave his corps where it now is, but bring the cavalry to Cornwallis at Butler's Bridge next morning; wants the commanding officer at Portsmouth assured that Cornwallis will make every effort to succor him if it is necessary.

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The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Not Public Record(s)
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C6672643/

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PRO 30/11

Charles Cornwallis: Papers

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