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Sheet Number SP 89 SE
Catalogue reference: OS 42/19383
Date: 1976 May 06 - 1985 May 02
Sheet Number SP 89 SE
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Folio 25: Paul Methuen to James Vernon. Portuguese busy on the fortifications of...
Catalogue reference: SP 89/18/15
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- 1701 Oct 4, NS
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Folio 25: Paul Methuen to James Vernon. Portuguese busy on the fortifications of Lisbon. General unpopularity of the King's sudden pro-French volte-face. Encloses copy of his letter to Earle (f.23). Criticises merchants who have applied for King of Portugal's protection in the event of a war. Has visited the Imperial ambassador, who is disgusted with the government and expects to be recalled soon.
Date and place: 1701 Oct 4, NS Lisbon.
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Secretaries of State: State Papers Foreign, Portugal
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