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Folio 478: Stormont to Weymouth. French naval preparations continue. 6 battalions...

Catalogue reference: SP 78/299/180

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SP 78/299/180
Date
1776 Sept 11
Description

Folio 478: Stormont to Weymouth. French naval preparations continue. 6 battalions are to go to the West Indies to be under Ennery, bringing the total of French troops there to between 7 and 8 thousand. He discusses the American situation. St. Germain may retire with a marshal's baton and the promise of a governorship. Many of his reforms will remain.

Date and place: 1776 Sept 11 Paris.

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Folio 478: Stormont to Weymouth. French naval preparations continue. 6 battalions...

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