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Folio 73: Thompson to Couraud. Rumours that Austria is willing to make peace which...

Catalogue reference: SP 78/227A/31

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SP 78/227A/31
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1742 Mar 21
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Folio 73: Thompson to Couraud. Rumours that Austria is willing to make peace which Thompson thinks unlikely since Austrian troops are enjoying victories; French reinforcements going to Bavaria; Belle-Isle has been created Duke, and will go to Frankfurt and Berlin before resuming command of the French army in Bohemia; Torres reportedly has been ordered to send treasure to Spain in two unescorted ships; French naval officers have been granted leave.

Date and place: 1742 Mar 21 Paris.

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