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(b) Abstract of letter from Keene to [?Newcastle]. He explained how Britain was trying...

Catalogue reference: SP 78/205/54

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SP 78/205/54
Date
1734 May 4
Description

(b) Abstract of letter from Keene to [?Newcastle]. He explained how Britain was trying to obtain a peaceful solution to the war; Patiño would not refuse to join in a peace settlement; Spanish naval dispositions; Spanish plan to attack Sicily if not needed in Lombardy, and they have taken Naples; Spain may accede to the Treaty of Turin.

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