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Folio 254: St. Paul to [Rochford]. The arming at Brest indicates a very serious threat...

Catalogue reference: SP 78/295/90

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SP 78/295/90
Date
1775 Apr 17
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Folio 254: St. Paul to [Rochford]. The arming at Brest indicates a very serious threat of war. In spite of the financial situation France has ways of obtaining money from individuals `by odious acts of despotism'. He reports on the movements of special messengers.

Date and place: 1775 Apr 17 Paris.

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