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Folio 259: Stormont to Weymouth. He has secret intelligence that the ship Marquis...

Catalogue reference: SP 78/300/107

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SP 78/300/107
Date
1776 Nov 21
Description

Folio 259: Stormont to Weymouth. He has secret intelligence that the ship Marquis de Branca is to sail from Nantes on the 30th with guns, ammunitions and 30 French officers. He gives several names. She is said to be bound for Port au Prince but is believed to be going to Boston.

Date and place: 1776 Nov 21 Paris.

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