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Folio 152: Harcourt to [Rochford]. The squadron of 8 ships is to exercise the seamen...

Catalogue reference: SP 78/284/66

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This record is about the Folio 152: Harcourt to [Rochford]. The squadron of 8 ships is to exercise the seamen... dating from 1772 Mar 4 in the series Secretaries of State: State Papers Foreign, France. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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SP 78/284/66
Date
1772 Mar 4
Description

Folio 152: Harcourt to [Rochford]. The squadron of 8 ships is to exercise the seamen in the Mediterranean or keep an eye on the Russians in the Archipelago. He quotes an account dated February 25th. Boynes has just received letters from Pondicherry from Law, askingfor European troops, because English moves are causing anxiety. Troops are on the way.

Date and place: 1772 Mar 4 Paris.

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Most private. Part French.
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The National Archives, Kew
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Language
English and French
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Open Document, Open Description
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