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Folio 229: Brigadier J. Burgoyne to E. Hay. Detailed account of his victory at Vila...

Catalogue reference: SP 89/57/85

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SP 89/57/85
Date
1762 Oct 9
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Folio 229: Brigadier J. Burgoyne to E. Hay. Detailed account of his victory at Vila Velha, which he gives the whole credit `to the conduct and bravery of Colonel Lee and the incomparable spirit of the troops.'.

Date and place: 1762 Oct 9 `camp near Villa Velha'.

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Enclosed in f.227. Copy.
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The National Archives, Kew
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