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Folio 240: Waldegrave to Newcastle. Fleury delays giving a decision on the proposed...

Catalogue reference: SP 78/218/69

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SP 78/218/69
Date
1738 June 17
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Folio 240: Waldegrave to Newcastle. Fleury delays giving a decision on the proposed defensive treaty; evacuation of British merchants from Spain will be interpreted as a sign of war by the French; British wish to keep French individuals from privateering for Spain;Amelot says Fleury is unlikely to give more than verbal promise of neutrality, which however he will maintain, since there is such a strong sympathy for Spain in France.

Date and place: 1738 June 17 Paris.

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