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Folios 368-375: Memorial given in by Taboureau. A political point of view about Corsica....

Catalogue reference: SP 78/300/152

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This record is about the Folios 368-375: Memorial given in by Taboureau. A political point of view about Corsica.... dating from 1776 nd in the series Secretaries of State: State Papers Foreign, France. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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SP 78/300/152
Date
1776 nd
Description

Folios 368-375: Memorial given in by Taboureau. A political point of view about Corsica. After outlining its history from pre-Roman times, it concludes that no other continental power is suitable to possess it. It describes the economic and strategic advantages and warns of English ambitions in the Mediterranean. Under French rule the island is more peaceful and prosperous than for a long time and should not be given up.

Note
Enclosed in f.366
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The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
French
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
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https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C7347757/

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