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Folio 144: Count Schaumburg-Lippe to Earl of Egremont. Capture of Valença d'Alcántara...

Catalogue reference: SP 89/57/51

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SP 89/57/51
Date
1762 Aug 30
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Folio 144: Count Schaumburg-Lippe to Earl of Egremont. Capture of Valença d'Alcántara in a brilliant attack by Major-General Burgoyne. Details of casualties and prisoners. Recommends the bearer, Capt. Singleton, who greatly distinguished himself in the action.

Date and place: 1762 Aug 30 Nisa.

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